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Rati-o
Age 11 to 14
Challenge Level 
Points P, Q, R and S each divide the sides AB, BC, CD and DA respectively in the ratio of 2 : 1.
Join these points to form the quadrilateral PQRS.
What is its area in relation to the original rectangle?
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