The centroid of a ∆ABC is G. The area of ∆ABC

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The centroid of a ∆ABC is G. The area of ∆ABC is 60 cm². The area of ∆GBC is

1. 10 cm²
2. 30 cm²
3. 40 cm²
4. 20 cm²

Correct Option: D

Using Rule 1,

∆GBC = ∆ACG = ∆AGB

∴ Area of ∆GBC =	1	× Area of ∆ABC
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∴ Area of ∆GBC =	1	× 60 = 20 sq. cm.
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