Question

What is the maximum no. Of equilateral triangle side 3cm that can be placed in asquare of side 6.8cm without overlapping eachother?

Answer 1

area of triangle is =1/2*b*h

=1/2*3*√6.75

=9/2=4.5(approx)

area of square=a^2

=6.8*6.8

=46.24.

no.equaliateral triangle will be=

area of square /area of equilateral triangle

=46.24/4.5=10.275

=10 will approx