Question
Download Solution PDFWhat is the area of the circle (approximately) inscribed in a triangle with side lengths 12 cm, 16 cm and 20 cm ?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFFormula used:
The Inradius of a right-angled triangle can be given as
r = (P + B - H)/2
Area of circle = πr2
Calculation:
By using the above formula
r = (12 + 16 - 20)/2 = 8/2 = 4 cm
Area of circle = πr2
Area of circle = π (4)2 ≈ 50.27 cm² or 50 cm²
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