Answer:
108
Step-by-step explanation:
Ratio of area of both triangles = (Ratio of their corresponding sides)^2
→
[area (smaller triangle) / area (larger triangle)] = (1/3)^2
→
[12 / area (larger triangle)] = (1/3)^2 = 1/9
→
Area of larger triangle = (12×9)/1 =108cm