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geometry intermediate

Problem

In triangle , , , , and is an angle bisector. Find the ratio of the area of triangle to the area of triangle . (Express your answer as a fraction in lowest terms.)
Solution
The ratio of the area of triangle to the area of triangle is . By the angle bisector theorem, .
Final answer
\frac{2}{3}