In Fig. 8.6 (i) and Fig. 8.6 (ii), find the ratio of the area of the shaded portion to that of the whole figure:

From fig (i)

Area of shaded portion = 8 sq. unit

Area of whole figure = 16 sq. unit

Ratio of area of shaded portion to whole figure =

Ratio = 1:2

From figure (ii)

Area of shaded portion = 8 sq. unit

Area of whole figure = 16 sq. unit

Ratio of area of shaded portion to whole figure =

Ratio = 1:2