In parallelogram, PQRS, QR is produced to M such that |QP| =|RM|. What fraction of the area of PQMS is the area of PRMS?
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Step-by-Step Explanation
Let the area of parallelogram PQRS be A.
We want the fraction
area of PQMSarea of PRMS.
Step 1: Use the given condition
Since QR is produced to M and ∣QP∣=∣RM∣, we know:
- QP is one side of the parallelogram
- RM is an extension of the opposite side direction, and it has the same length as QP
So the quadrilateral PQMS is made of the original parallelogram PQRS plus triangle RMS.
Step 2: Compare the areas of the two parts
In parallelogram PQRS:
- PQ∥RS
- PQ=RS
Since RM=QP, and RM lies on the extension of QR, triangle RMS has the same base and height relationship as triangle PQR.
So:
area of △RMS=area of △PQR.
Now, diagonal PR divides parallelogram PQRS into two equal triangles:
area of △PQR=2A.
Therefore,
area of △RMS=2A.
Step 3: Find the area of PQMS
The quadrilateral PQMS consists of:
- parallelogram PQRS with area A
- triangle RMS with area 2A
So,
area of PQMS=A+2A=23A.
Step 4: Find the area of PRMS
Quadrilateral PRMS is the part of PQMS after removing triangle PQR.
So,
area of PRMS=area of PQMS−area of △PQR
=23A−2A=A.