The centroid of a triangle ∆ABC is G. If the area

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The centroid of a triangle ∆ABC is G. If the area of ∆ABC = 72 sq. units , then the area of ∆BGC is

1. 16 sq. units
2. 24 sq. units
3. 36 sq. units
4. 48 sq. units

Correct Option: B

Point G is the centroid of ∆ABC.
∴ ∆BGC ≅ ∆AGC ≅ AGB

∴ Area of ∆BGC =	1	× 72 × = 24 sq. units
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