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If the circumradius of an equilateral triangle is 12cm, then what is the value of the inradius (in cm) of the triangle?

  1. A
    3
  2. B
    6
  3. C
    8
  4. D
    10

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

For an equilateral triangle, the relation between the circumradius (R) and the inradius (r) is given by:
R=2r
Given that the circumradius R=12cm:

12=2r
r=
2
12

=6cm
Therefore, the inradius is 6cm.

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If the circumradius of an equilateral triangle is 12cm, then what is the value of the inradius (in cm) of the triangle?
A
3
B
6
C
8
D
10

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