Question

Find the ratio of the area of triangle XBY to the area of triangle ABC for the given measurements, if

BY = 2, BC = 4

1/3
1/4
1/2

Answer 1

1/4

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer: B. 1/4

Step-by-step explanation:BY/BC=2/4=1/2

Area ratio:

Area of triangle XBY / Area of triangle ABC = (BY/BC)²

=(1/2)²

=1/4

So the answer is B. 1/4