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Points P, Q, R and S each divide the sides AB, BC, CD and DA respectively in the ratio of 2 : 1. Join the points. What is the area of the parallelogram PQRS in relation to the original rectangle?

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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?