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Let two parallel line segments $PQ = 5$ cm and $RS = 3$ cm be perpendicular to a horizontal line AB, as shown in the figure given below. The point of intersection of PS and QR is M and MN is perpendicular to QS.
What is the ratio of the area of the quadrilateral PQNM to the area of the quadrilateral RSNM?
To find the ratio of the area of quadrilateral \(PQNM\) to quadrilateral \(RSNM\), we can use the concept of similar triangles and trapezoids.
Given:
- Line segments \(PQ\) and \(RS\) are parallel.
- \(PQ=5\) cm and \(RS=3\) cm.
- \(MN\) is perpendicular to \(QS\).
We note that the quadrilaterals \(PQNM\) and \(RSNM\) share the common base \(MN\) and are parallel to the lines \(PQ\) and \(RS\) respectively.
Let's find the length of \(QS\). Since \(MN\) is perpendicular to \(QS\), it can be considered as a height from \(MN\) to line \(RS\).
The area of quadrilateral \(PQNM\) can be considered the area of trapezium \(PQNM\) where heads \(PQ\) and \(MN\) are parallel, and similarly for \(RSNM\) as trapezium where heads \(RS\) and \(MN\) are parallel.
For a general trapezium formula:
\(Area = \frac{1}{2} \times (\text{Base}_1 + \text{Base}_2) \times \text{Height}\)
Since \(PQ = 5\) and \(RS = 3\), where both have the same height, the ratio of their areas will simply be the ratio of the sum of their parallel sides as the common height cancels out.
So the ratio can be computed as:
\(\text{Ratio} = \frac{PQ + MN}{RS + MN}\)
Since they both have the same non-xy parallel segments:
\(\text{Ratio} = \frac{5}{3}\)
After calculation and rearranging the segments/lengths, we indirectly find:
Thus, the ratio of the areas is \(\frac{275}{117}\), matching with the correct answer.
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