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A regular hexagon has perimeter 60 in. What is the hexagon's area?

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P = 60 in
P = 6 a
6 a = 60
a = 60 : 6
a = 10 in
The area :
A = 6 · a² √3 / 4
A = 6 · 10² √3 / 4 = 600√3 / 4 = 150 √ 3 in²
Answer:
The hexagon`s area is 150√3 in².
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