Let P Q R   be a triangle. The points A ,   B and C are on the sides Q R ,   R P and P Q…

Let PQR be a triangle. The pointsA, B and C are on the sides QR, RP and PQ respectively such that QAAR=RBBP=PCCQ=12. Then AreaPQRAreaABC is equal to
  1. 4
  2. 1
  3. 2
  4. 52

Solution

Let the position vector of P is OQ is q and R is r.

Now, position vector of A is

2q+r3

Position vector of B is 2r3.

Position vector of C is q3.

AB=r-2q3

AC=-r-q3

So,

AB×AC=13r-2q×-r-q

AB×AC=13-r×q+2q×r

AB×AC=q×r

Area of PQR is =12q×r

Area of ABC is 12AB×AC

Area of ABC=12q×r

Therefore,

Area PQRAreaABC=1

Asked in: JEE Main 2023 (24 Jan Shift 1)

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