APMOPS 2008 Question 9
APMOPS · APMOPS 2008
In triangle $PQR$, $PQ=6$ cm, $PR=4$ cm and $QR=6$ cm. If $PQ$ and $PR$ are tripled while $QR$ is unchanged, which statement is correct?
(1) The area is tripled.
(2) The area increases by 9 times.
(3) The altitude is tripled.
(4) The area decreases to 0 cm².
(5) None of the above.