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𝐴𝐵𝐶𝐷𝐸𝐹 is a regular hexagon and 𝐶𝐷 = 6.
Quantity A |
Quantity B |
The perimeter of rectangle BCEF |
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A)The quantity in Column A is greater.
B)The quantity in Column B is greater.
C)The two quantities are equal.
D)The relationship cannot be determined from the information given.
ABCDEF is a regular hexagon with each side 6 and each interior angle as 120
Triangle ABF is an isosceles triangle with AB = AF = 6, ∠ABF = ∠AFB = 30, ∠BAF = 120
If we drop a perpendicular from A to BF, ∠BAA' = ∠FAA' = 60 and BA' = A'F
Thus, triangle AA'B and AA'F are 30-60-90 triangles
∠i.e. ABA' = AFA' = 30, ∠BAA' = FAA' = 60
We know in 30-60-90 triangle, opposite to 90 is side 2x
i.e. \(2x = 6\)
\(x = 3\)
So, A'B = A'F = \(3\sqrt{3}\) and BF = CE = \(6\sqrt{3}\)
Perimeter of rectangle BCEF = \(2(6 + 6\sqrt{3}) = 12(1 + \sqrt{3}) = 12(2.732) = 32.784\)
Hence, option B
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