Q.In triangle \(\triangle ABC\), D and E are the midpoints of sides AB and AC respectively. If the area of triangle ABC is 36 square centimeters, then what is the area of triangle ADE? (a) 6 square centimeters (b) 9 square centimeters (c) 12 square centimeters (d) 16 square centimeters
Answer: B
Area of triangle \(\triangle ADE\) = \(\frac{1}{4} \times\) area of triangle \(\triangle ABC\) \(= \frac{1}{4} \times 36\) square cm \(= 9\) square cm.
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