Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Quantitative Reasoning

Topic

Mensuration: 2D

Question:

If the area of an equilateral triangle is 18\(\sqrt {3}\) sq. cm.  Find side of the triangle.

Options:

6 cm

6\(\sqrt {2}\) cm

8 cm

9 cm

Correct Answer:

6\(\sqrt {2}\) cm

Explanation:

Area of an equilateral triangle = \(\frac{\sqrt {3}}{4} a^2\)

⇒ 18\(\sqrt {3}\) =  \(\frac{\sqrt {3}}{4} a^2\)

⇒ 18 × 4 = a2

a = 6\(\sqrt {2}\) cm