Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Quantitative Reasoning

Topic

Mensuration: 2D

Question:

The circumcentre of an equilateral triangle is at a distance of 3.2 cm from the base of the triangle. What is the length (in cm) of each of its altitudes?

Options:

9.6

7.2

6.4

12.8

Correct Answer:

9.6

Explanation:

We know that,

The ratio of the Circumradius and inradius = 2 : 1

and the height = Circumradius + inradius = 2x + 1x = 3x

Circumradius = 3.2 cm

Inradius = 3.2

Then the height =  3.2 × 3 = 9.6 cm