If a triangle and a parallelogram are on the same base and between the same parallels,then the ratio of the area of the triangle to the area of the parallelogram is:

  • A
    $1: 3$
  • B
    $1: 2$
  • C
    $3: 1$
  • D
    $1: 4$

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