SSC CGL 2020 PYQ — Question 64

SSC CGL - 6th March 2020 Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q64

If the area of an equilateral triangle is 36√3 cm2, then the perimeter of the triangle is :

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e 36 cm

Area of an equilateral trangle = 36√3 cm2

 (√3 a2)/4 = 36√3 cm2

a = 12 cm

Perimeter of the triangle = 3 × a = 3 × 12 = 36 cm