Question

Complete the hexagonal and star shaped rangolies (see the given figures) by filling them with as many equilateral triangles of side 1 cm as you can. Count the number of triangles in each case. Which has more triangles?

Answer 1

It can be observed that hexagonal-shaped rangoli has 6 equilateral triangles in it.

Area of ΔOAB

Area of hexagonal-shaped rangoli

Star-shaped rangoli has 12 equilateral triangles of side 5 cm in it.

Area of star-shaped rangoli =

Therefore, star-shaped rangoli has more equilateral triangles in it.