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I got it now. Maybe i am just blind...Thanks
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straight A

ratio = 1/2 x 4 x 4 / 1/2 x 12 x 12 = 1/9
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Height of LMN = 12
Base of LMN = 14-2 = 12
Area of LMN = 1/2 * 12 * 12 = 72

Height of PQR = 4
Base of PQR = 10-6 =4

Area of PQR = 1/2 * 4 * 4 = 8

Fraction = 8/72 = 1/9



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