The height of an equilateral triangle measures 9 cm. Find its area, correct to 2 decimal places. Take
=1.732.
Let us assume a be the side of the equilateral triangle
We know that,
Height of an equilateral triangle =
a units
Height 0f the equilateral triangle = 9 cm (Given)
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=
(Rationalizing the denominator)
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= 6![]()
Base of the triangle = ![]()
We know that,
Area of triangle = ![]()
=
× 6
× 9
= 27![]()
= 27 × 1.732
= 46.76 cm2 (Up to 2 decimal places)