Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Quantitative Reasoning

Topic

Mensuration: 2D

Question:

What is the area (in cm2) of an equilateral triangle of side 20 cm?

Options:

$100\sqrt{3}$

200

100

$100\sqrt{2}$

Correct Answer:

$100\sqrt{3}$

Explanation:

Side of equilateral trignale = 20cm

We know that

The area of equilateral triangle = \(\frac{ \sqrt {3} }{4}\) × (side)2

= \(\frac{ \sqrt {3} }{4}\) × (20)2

= $100\sqrt{3}$