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What fraction of the square ABCD above, where AE = EB, is shaded?
A. 1/6
B. 1/5
C. 1/4
D. 1/3
E. 1/2
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16 Jun 2020, 23:46
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I want to share a simple solution WHICH DOES NOT INVOLVE MAKING ANY SKETCH/DIAGRAM, but a tiny little imagination.
The shaded area is ‘less than triangle ADC’ therefore less than ½ of area of square.
Imagine diagonal line joining Point D and B. Let us say the point of intersection of two diagonals is O.
Now, the shaded area is ‘more than triangle DOC’ therefore more than ¼ of area of square.
Out of 5 options, how many options have value between ½ and ¼ ? Just 1/3.
The shaded area is ‘less than triangle ADC’ therefore less than ½ of area of square.
Imagine diagonal line joining Point D and B. Let us say the point of intersection of two diagonals is O.
Now, the shaded area is ‘more than triangle DOC’ therefore more than ¼ of area of square.
Out of 5 options, how many options have value between ½ and ¼ ? Just 1/3.
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16 Jun 2020, 07:17
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Answer: Option D
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