Question

    Determine the perpendicular drawn from a vertex to the

    opposite side in an equilateral triangle with side length 8√3 cm.
    A 12 cm Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 16 cm Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 14 cm Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 15 cm Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ,

    Altitude = √3 × (a/2)

    = √3 × (8√3 / 2)

    = (8 × 3) / 2

    = 24 / 2 = 12 cm

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