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Through each vertex of a triangle, a line parallel to the opposite side is drawn. The ratio of the perimeter of the new triangle, thus formed, with that of the original triangle is

A. 3 : 2

B. 1 : 2

C. 2 : 1

D. 2 : 3

Answer: Option C

Solution (By Examveda Team)

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When we draw such figures as mentioned in the question the vertex of the old triangle are the mid points of the sides of new triangle and the sides of the old triangle are half of the opposite side.
∴ Required ratio = 2 : 1

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