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Problem
A circle is inscribed in an equilateral triangle, and a square is inscribed in the circle. The ratio of the area of the triangle to the area of the square is:
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Solution
Let the radius of the circle be . That means the diameter of the circle is , so the side length of the square is . Therefore, the area of the square is . By using 30-60-90 triangles, half of the side length of an equilateral triangle is , so each side is units long. Thus, the area of the equilateral triangle is . The ratio of the area of the equilateral triangle to the area of the square is , so the answer is .
Final answer
C