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

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
QR. If the area of triangle PQR is 336cm². Find the area of the quadrilateral STQR.

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