If a triangle and a parallelogram are on the same base and between the same parallels, what is the ratio of their areas?

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A 1:1
B 1:2
C 2:1
D 1:3

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Answer: B. 1:2

Answer: b. 1:2
Explanation: The area of a triangle is half the area of a parallelogram if they share the same base and lie between the same parallel lines (Theorem 9.1).

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If a triangle and a parallelogram are on the same base and between the same parallels, what is the ratio of their areas?

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