In a large equilateral triangle, we draw the incircle. In the incircle, we draw another equilateral triangle...

In a large equilateral triangle, we draw the incircle. In the incircle, we draw another equilateral triangle.
What is the ratio of the area of the smaller equilateral triangle to the larger equilateral triangle?

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Answer is 1:4
the ratio of the area of the smaller equilateral triangle to the larger equilateral triangle is 1:4

answer Sep 13, 2017 by Mogadala Ramana

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