If all midpoints of the sides of a triangle are connected, what fraction is the area of the smaller triangle formed to the area of the original triangle?

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e
7th Edition
ISBN:9781337614085
Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.
Publisher:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.
ChapterP: Preliminary Concepts
SectionP.CT: Test
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If all midpoints of the sides of a triangle are connected, what fraction is the area of the smaller triangle formed to the area of the original triangle?

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