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What is the area of an equilateral triangle that has a perimeter of 36 centimeters? Round to the nearest square centimeter.

A15 square centimeters

B62 square centimeters

C72 square centimeters

D705 square centimeters

Verified Answer :

First, we need to know the sides of the equilateral triangle
Side = 36 / 3
Side = 12 cm.

The formula of getting the Area of an equilateral triangle is:
Area = square root (3) / 4 a^2
Area = square root (3) / 4 12^2
Area = 62.3538 cm^2

Approximately, the area is equal to 62 square centimeters. The correct answer is letter B.

Answer:

First, we need to know the sides of the equilateral triangle

Side = 36 / 3

Side = 12 cm.


The formula of getting the Area of an equilateral triangle is:

Area = square root (3) / 4 a^2

Area = square root (3) / 4 12^2

Area = 62.3538 cm^2


Approximately, the area is equal to 62 square centimeters. The correct answer is letter B.

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