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In the figure above, if PQ is parallel to OR, what is the area of quadrilateral PQRO?

(A) 9
(B) 14
(C) 18
(D) 36
(E) cannot be determined

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Area should be 4*4 + 0.5*4*1 = 18


Hi Bunuel,

Coordinates of R needs to be changed from (0,5) to (5,0) .
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In the figure above, if PQ is parallel to OR, what is the area of quadrilateral PQRO?

(A) 9
(B) 14
(C) 18
(D) 36
(E) cannot be determined

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2017-12-12_1001.png

Area should be 4*4 + 0.5*4*1 = 18


Hi Bunuel,

Coordinates of R needs to be changed from (0,5) to (5,0) .
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Done. Thank you.
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Please see the solution attached.

[quote="Bunuel"][quote="ashisplb"][quote="rahul16singh28"][quote="Bunuel"]
In the figure above, if PQ is parallel to OR, what is the area of quadrilateral PQRO?

(A) 9
(B) 14
(C) 18
(D) 36
(E) cannot be determined
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Another simple method would be to add the areas of triangles OQR and OPQ. You can find the dimensions of OPQ using 45-45-90 property.
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