The area of an equilateral triangle with side 6 cm is:

A 9√3 cm²

B 12√3 cm²

C 15√3 cm²

D 18√3 cm²

✓ Correct Answer: Option A

Area = (√3/4)s² = (√3/4)×36 = 9√3 cm².

💡 Why is A) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "The area of an equilateral triangle with side 6 cm is:" is Option A: 9√3 cm².

The other options — B) 12√3 cm², C) 15√3 cm², D) 18√3 cm² — are incorrect for this Mathematics question. As explained above: Area = (√3/4)s² = (√3/4)×36 = 9√3 cm².

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The area of an equilateral triangle with side 6 cm is:

✓ Correct Answer: Option A

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