Question

There is an equilateral triangle of side 5 cm. What is the length of the square whose area is equal to the area of the triangle ? (use construction)

• A. 2.5
• B. 3.3
• C. 4
• D. 9

Answer 1

The correct option is B

3.3

First, construct an equilateral triangle with side 5 cm. Then, construct a square whose area is equal to the area of the $△$ ACE.

RMGF is the required square. Its length is 3.3 cm. Hence, 'b' is the correct answer.