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Triangles ABC and DEF are similar. If the length of the perpendicular AP from A on the opposite side BC is 2 cm and the length of the perpendicular DQ from D on the opposite side EF is 1 cm, then what is the area of `DeltaABC`?

A

One and half times the area of the triangle DEF

B

Four times the area of triangle DEF

C

Twice the area of the triangle DEF.

D

Three times the area of triangle DEF.

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