The figure below shows triangle PQR in which PR = 12cm. T is a point on PR such that TR = 4cm. Line ST is...

The figure below shows triangle PQR in which PR = 12cm. T is a point on PR such that TR = 4cm. Line ST is parallel to
OR. If the area of PQR is 336cm². Find the area of the quadrilateral QSTR.

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sharon kalunda answered the question on May 2, 2019 at 11:10

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