SOLUTION: If ABC is equilateral triangle such that bd/bc=1/3 and ce/ca=1/3, af/ab=1/3. Find the ratio of area of the shaded region to area of abc: (how can I show to you the shaded area? i

Question 1145513: If ABC is equilateral triangle such that bd/bc=1/3 and ce/ca=1/3, af/ab=1/3. Find the ratio of area of the shaded region to area of abc:
(how can I show to you the shaded area? i cant paste a picture/diagram :( )
Answer by ikleyn(52781) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Your tongue is given to you to express your thoughts.

For example, you may say what parts are cut.

(I am sure that the three small triangles are cut; but I want to hear it from you (!) )

I don't want to guessing or to construct my hypotheses . . .

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