An equilateral triangle is inscribed on a circle of diameter D. If the length of the arc bounded by the adjacent corners of the triangle is between 4Ï€ and 6Ï€, then which of the following could be the value of D?
A)6.5
B)9
C)11.9
D)15
E)23.5
The OA is D.
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An equilateral triangle inscribed in a circle will create three arcs of equal length. If each arc is between 4Ï€ and 6Ï€, then the circumference of the circle can be between 3(4Ï€) and 3(6Ï€) - or between 12Ï€ and 18Ï€.
Circumference of a circle is π * diameter, so the diameter of the circle can be between 12 and 18. The only answer between 12 and 18 is D, 15.
Circumference of a circle is π * diameter, so the diameter of the circle can be between 12 and 18. The only answer between 12 and 18 is D, 15.
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