SSC CGL 2019 PYQ — Question 8

SSC CGL Tier II Quant - 12/09/2019 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q8

In triangle ABC, the medians AD, BE and CF meet at O. What is the ratio of the area of triangle ABD to the area of triangle AOE?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 3 : 1.

Area of triangle ABD = 1/2 (area of triangle ABC)

and median divide triangle into 6 equal parts 

So,

(Ar Δ ABD / Ar Δ AOE) = 3/1 

= 3 : 1