If L is the mid-point of the side YZ of XYZ, and the area of XYL is 13 cm2 , then the area (in cm2 ) of XYZ is _____.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. 26
L is the mid-point of the side YZ of XYZ.
Thus, XL is the median.
Area of triangle XYL = 13 cm2
The median of a triangle divides it into two triangles of equal areas.
⇒ Area of triangle XYZ = 2 × Area of triangle XYL = 2 × 13 = 26 cm2