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==Solution==
 
==Solution==
 
The six equilateral triangular extensions fit perfectly into the hexagon meaning the answer is <math>\boxed{\textbf{(A) }1:1}</math>
 
The six equilateral triangular extensions fit perfectly into the hexagon meaning the answer is <math>\boxed{\textbf{(A) }1:1}</math>
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==Video Solution by WhyMath==
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https://youtu.be/S1Qk-3_cvmE
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~savannahsolver
  
 
==See Also==
 
==See Also==
 
{{AMC8 box|year=2007|num-b=11|num-a=13}}
 
{{AMC8 box|year=2007|num-b=11|num-a=13}}
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Revision as of 15:20, 4 March 2021

Problem

A unit hexagram is composed of a regular hexagon of side length $1$ and its $6$ equilateral triangular extensions, as shown in the diagram. What is the ratio of the area of the extensions to the area of the original hexagon?

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$\mathrm{(A)}\ 1:1 \qquad \mathrm{(B)}\ 6:5  \qquad \mathrm{(C)}\ 3:2 \qquad \mathrm{(D)}\ 2:1 \qquad \mathrm{(E)}\ 3:1$

Solution

The six equilateral triangular extensions fit perfectly into the hexagon meaning the answer is $\boxed{\textbf{(A) }1:1}$

Video Solution by WhyMath

https://youtu.be/S1Qk-3_cvmE

~savannahsolver

See Also

2007 AMC 8 (ProblemsAnswer KeyResources)
Preceded by
Problem 11
Followed by
Problem 13
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