In , D is the mid-point of AB and P is any point on BC. If meets AB in Q (Fig.), then prove that .
Solution.
In , D is the mid-point of AB and P is any point on BC.
Join D and C
Consider ,
Since D is the mid-point of AB
So CD is the median of
Using mid-point theorem,
…(i)
Now,
Since and are on the same base PD and between the same parallel lines PD & QC. So we have:
…(ii)
From (i) & (ii)
ar
Now, area of = area of
Hence proved.