CAT 2021 Question Paper | CAT Verbal Ability Slot 2
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Question :
Let D and E be points on sides AB and AC, respectively, of a triangle ABC, such that AD : BD = 2 : 1 and AE : CE = 2 : 3. If the area of the triangle ADE is 8 sq cm, then the area of the triangle ABC, in sq cm, is
Answer : 30
Explanatory Answer
Area of Triangle ADE= (AD/AB)*(AE/AC)*(Area of ABC)
8 = (2/3)*(2/5)*(Area of ABC)
Area of ABC = 30
