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SSC CGL 2023 PYQ — Question 56

SSC CGL - 26 July 2023 - Shift 3 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q56

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Find the area of an equilateral triangle whose sides are 16 cm each.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 643 cm264\sqrt{3} \ \text{cm}^2.

We know that

Area of equilateral triangle = √34side2\frac{√3}{4} side^2 

Hence, area = √34(16)2\frac{√3}{4} (16)^2 = 64√3 cm2