Let A(4, –2), B(1, 1) and C(9, –3) be the vertices of a triangle ABC. Then the maximum area of the parallelogram AFDE, formed with vertices D, E and F on the sides BC, CA and AB of the triangle ABC respectively, is __________.. [2025]
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The maximum area of a parallelogram inscribed in a triangle is half the area of the triangle.

Now, Area of
Area of parallelogram AFDE = 3 sq. units.