If the area of an equilateral triangle is 16√3 cm2, then the perimeter of the triangle is


Area of an equilateral triangle of side a is given by

Given that Area(Δ) = 16√3 cm2



a2 = 16× 4


a2 = 64


a = 8cm


Perimeter(Δ) = a + a + a = 3a = 3×8 = 24cm


Hence the correct option is (B).

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