Four equilateral triangles of the same size are arranged with horizontal bases inside a larger equilateral triangle, as shown. What fraction of the area of the larger triangle is covered by the smaller triangles? 2/3 1/2 4/9 4/7 16/25
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The area of an equilateral triangle with side length \( s \) is given by the formula: \[ A = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{4} s^2 \] Show more…
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