Question

    Find the ratio of the area of an equilateral triangle of

    side ‘a’ cm to the area of a square having each side equal to ‘a’ cm.
    A 2:√3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 1:3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C √3:4 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D √3:2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Area of an equilateral triangle = (√3/4) × side2 = (√3a2/4) cm2Area of a square = side2 = a2 cm2Required ratio = √3:4

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