Answer:
They are increasing at the same rate.
QP=24 cm
RS=11.25 cm
QS=18.75 cm
<u>Explanation</u>:
Given that TQ bisects <RTP
(1)
consider ΔRQS and ΔRPT
QS||PT,RP and RT are transversals
(alternate angles)(2)
comparing (1) and (2)
and triangle SQT is isocelus
Therefore SQ=ST(sides opposite to equal angles in an isocelus triangle)
Therefore <RQS=<RPT(corresponding angles)
<RSQ=<RTP(corresponding angles)
therefore by AA criterion for similarity
ΔRQS~ΔRPT
According to the property of similar triangles


12.8-12.4=0.4
0.4 divide by 12.4 = 0.0322
0.0322 x 100 = 3.22%
The formula for the area of a trapezoid is A=1/2(base one+base two)h
All you have to do is find the base one, base two, and height using the given information and then plug it into the equation.