A square and an equilateral triangle are drawn on the same

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A square and an equilateral triangle are drawn on the same base. The ratio of their area is

1. 2 : 1
2. 1 : 1
3. 3 : 4
4. 4 : 3

Correct Option: D

Using Rule 6 and 10,
As a square and an equilateral triangle are drawn on the same base, side of triangle and square will be the same. Let the side be x units.

∴	Area of square
	Area of triangle

=	x²

	√3	x²
	4

=	4	⇒ 4 : √3
	√3