SSC MTS 2024 PYQ — Question 1

SSC MTS - 22/10/2024 - (4:00 PM - 5:30 PM) • Quantitative Aptitude • Q1

Find the area of an equilateral triangle whose side is 16 cm.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e 64√3 cm².

Area = (√3 / 4) × side²

side = 16 cm

Side² = 16 × 16 = 256

Area = (√3/4) × 256 =  64√3 cm²