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An equilateral triangle is constructed on a line segment which measures 6 cm. What is the perimeter of the triangle constructed?

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12 cm
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18 cm
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6 cm
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9 cm
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Solution

The correct option is B 18 cm
Let AB = 6 cm be the given line segment. The other two sides of the equilateral triangle need to have the same length as AB. Hence, the perimeter will be 6 + 6 + 6 = 18 cm

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