The question consists of two statements namely, Assertion (a) and Reason (R). Please select the correct answer.


Assertion(A)



Reason (R)



The area of an equilateral triangle having side 4cm is 3cm2



The area of an equilateral triangle having each side a is (a2) sq units.


In this question, we have

Area of an equilateral triangle =


=


=


= cm2


Also, Area of an equilateral triangle having each side a =


Thus, assertion is false whereas reason is true


Hence, option (d) is correct

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