GATE MA · 2025 · GA
Question 7: Quantitative Aptitude
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Question 7
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In the diagram, the lines QR and ST are parallel to each other. The shortest distance between these two lines is half the shortest distance between the point P and line QR. What is the ratio of the area of the triangle PST to the area of the trapezium SQRT?
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GATE MA 2025 · Paper 1
Mathematics · Original paper archive
- Section
- General Aptitude
- Question type
- Multiple choice (MCQ)
- Marks
- 2 marks
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