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− | The area of the large triangle is <math>\frac{10^2\sqrt3}{4}</math>, while the area each small triangle is <math>\frac{1^2\sqrt3}{4}</math>. Dividing these two quantities, we get 100, therefore 100 small triangles can fit in the large one. | + | The area of the large triangle is <math>\frac{10^2\sqrt3}{4}</math>, while the area each small triangle is <math>\frac{1^2\sqrt3}{4}</math>. Dividing these two quantities, we get 100, therefore <math>\boxed{100}</math> small triangles can fit in the large one. |
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Problem
An equilateral triangle of side length is completely filled in by non-overlapping equilateral triangles of side length . How many small triangles are required?
Solution
The area of the large triangle is , while the area each small triangle is . Dividing these two quantities, we get 100, therefore small triangles can fit in the large one.
Another Solution:
The number of triangles is .
See also
2008 AMC 10B (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
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