Points $X$ and $Y$ lie on sides $AB$ and $AC$ respectively of triangle $ABC$. If $AB=7$, $AC=10$, $AX=4$ and $AY=6$, what is the ratio of the area of triangle $AXY$ to the area of triangle $ABC$?
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Points $X$ and $Y$ lie on sides $AB$ and $AC$ respectively of triangle $ABC$. If $AB=7$, $AC=10$, $AX=4$ and $AY=6$, what is the ratio of the area of triangle $AXY$ to the area of triangle $ABC$?
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Points $X$ and $Y$ lie on sides $AB$ and $AC$ respectively of triangle $ABC$. If $AB=7$, $AC=10$, $AX=4$ and $AY=6$, what is the ratio of the area of triangle $AXY$ to the area of triangle $ABC$?
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