perplexus.info :: Geometry : Two triangles in a square

Two triangles in a square (Posted on 2019-01-12)

Inside of a square ABCD, construct the largest equilateral triangle with one side on AB. Next, fit the largest equilateral triangle in the remaining space with one side on CD.

Find the ratio of the area of the smaller triangle to the largest.

No Solution Yet Submitted by Jer

No Rating

Comments: ( Back to comment list | You must be logged in to post comments.)

Puzzle Answer

Comment 3 of 3 |

The required ratio is 1/3

Posted by K Sengupta on 2022-04-08 03:50:58

Please log in:

Login:
Password:
Remember me:

Sign up! \| Forgot password

Search:

Search body:

Forums (0)
Newest Problems
Random Problem
FAQ | About This Site
Site Statistics
New Comments (15)
Unsolved Problems
Top Rated Problems
This month's top
Most Commented On

Chatterbox:


perplexus dot info