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Geometry Difficulty 2.1 Junior Find the answer Canada

In the diagram, what fraction of the area of the regular hexagon
is shaded?

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Solution

The regular hexagon is divided into $6$ triangles having equal area. Since $1$ of these $6$ triangles is shaded, then $\frac16$ of the area of the hexagon is
shaded.

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