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


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