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SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 51

SSC CGL - 03 Dec 2022 - Shift 2 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q51

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In an equilateral triangle ABC, D is the midpoint of side BC. If the length of BC is 8 cm, then the height of the triangle is:

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. 43{{4\sqrt 3}}.

Height of an equilateral triangle = (√3/2) × Side           ---- (1)

Using equation (1), we get

⇒ Height = (√3/2) × 8 = 4√3