Mensuration · Question 19 · Easy

What is the area of an equilateral triangle of side 12 cm?

  1. 48√3 cm²
  2. 72√3 cm²
  3. 36√2 cm²
  4. 36√3 cm²
Answer and explanation

Answer: D. 36√3 cm²

Explanation: Area = (√3/4) × side² = (√3/4) × 144 = 36√3 cm².

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