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The rhombus has a base of length <math>\frac1{\sin\alpha}</math> and height of <math>1</math>. Its area is the product. | The rhombus has a base of length <math>\frac1{\sin\alpha}</math> and height of <math>1</math>. Its area is the product. | ||
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Latest revision as of 07:51, 22 October 2014
Problem
Two strips of width 1 overlap at an angle of as shown. The area of the overlap (shown shaded) is
Solution
The rhombus has a base of length and height of
. Its area is the product.
See also
1989 AHSME (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
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