Concept explainers
To calculate : The area of the hexagon inscribed in a
Answer to Problem 4PST
The area of the hexagon inscribed in a circle will be
Explanation of Solution
Given information : A hexagon is inscribed in a circle with a diameter of
Formula used : When a hexagon is inscribed in the circle it makes 6 equilateral
Calculation : Calculate the radius of the circle.
The radius will be
And the area of the equilateral triangle will be
Now, calculate the area of the hexagon.
That will be 6 times the area of the equilateral triangle.
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