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If the altitude of an equilateral triangle is 4√3 cm, then find the area of an equilateral triangle.1. 16√32. 8√33. 64√34. 24√3

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : 16√3

Given

The altitude of an equilateral triangle = 4√3

Concept

Altitude of an equilateral triangle = (√3/2) × side

Area of an equilateral triangle = (√3/4) × (side)2

Calculation

According to the question

4√3 = (√3/2) × side

⇒ Side = [(4√3) × 2]/√3

⇒ Side = 8 cm

Now, 

⇒ Area of an equilateral triangle = (√3/4) × 82

⇒ Area of an equilateral triangle = 16√3 cm2

∴ Area of an equilateral triangle = 16√3 cm2



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