A triangle of area 9 y cm² has been drawn such that its area is equal to the area of an equilateral triangle… · ABC26GN4468

Subject: General Aptitude · Chapter: Area · Exam: M.B.A. 2005 2007

A triangle of area $9 y \mathrm{cm}^{2}$ has been drawn such that its area is equal to the area of an equilateral triangle of side 6 cm . The value of $y$ would be

(a)$\sqrt{2}$

(b)$\sqrt{3}$

(c)2

(d)3

Answer

Answer (as printed): B

Explanation

$9 y=\frac{\sqrt{3}}{4} \times 6 \times 6 \Rightarrow y=\left(\frac{\sqrt{3}}{4} \times 6 \times 6 \times \frac{1}{9}\right)=\sqrt{3}$.

Explanation as extracted from the printed page; notation may be imperfect.

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