Question

    A regular hexagon has a side length of 8 units. What is the area of the half of the hexagon?

    A 96√3 square units Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 48√3 square units Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 62√3 square units Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 116√3 square units Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    A regular hexagon can be divided into 6 equilateral triangles. The area of each equilateral triangle is (√3/4)s ² . So, the area of the hexagon is 6 (√3/4)*8 ²  = 96√3 square units. Required answer = 96√3/2 = 48√3 Answer: (B)

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