Let , and . Point divides internally in the ratio . The ratio of the areas…

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Problem

Let

A(0,0)

B(6,0)

and

C(0,6)

. Point

P

divides

BC

internally in the ratio

1:2

. The ratio of the areas

[\triangle ABP]:[\triangle ABC]

is (a)

1:2

(b)

2:3

(c)

1:3

(d)

1:4