Q.
A circle is inscribed in an equilateral triangle and a square is inscribed in the circle. The ratio of the area of the triangle to the area of the square is
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a
3:2
b
3:1
c
33:2
d
3:2
answer is C.
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Let 'a' be the side of an equilater at triangle, 'r' be the radius of the circle, and 'x' be the side Of the square. Area of the equilateral triangle Δ=34a2 r=Δs=34a23a/2=a23. 2r=2x⇒x=2(a23)=a6 Area of the triangle: Area of the square =34a2:x2=34a2:a26=33:2
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