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For an equilateral triangle, the ratio of the in-radius and the outer-radius is

A. 1 : 2

B. 1 : 3

C. 1 : √2

D. 1 : √3

Answer: Option A

Solution (By Examveda Team)

Let the side of equilateral ΔABC be a & r = in-radius & R = outer radius
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$$\eqalign{ & r = \frac{a}{{2\sqrt 3 }},\,\,\,R = \frac{a}{{\sqrt 3 }} \cr & r:R = \frac{a}{{2\sqrt 3 }}:\frac{a}{{\sqrt 3 }} = 1:2 \cr} $$

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