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Math Puzzle for November 29, 2024

Leftovers last until Christmas, while geometry lasts forever

Alameda Post - regular hexagon is inscribed in a thirty-sixty-ninety triangle

A regular hexagon is inscribed in a thirty-sixty-ninety triangle.
The triangle has a total area of 250 square units.
Find the area A of the hexagon.

A = ______ square units

First correct answer to be received at [email protected] wins a Tucker’s Ice Cream gift card.

Last week’s winner was John Lovato with P = 68.0 units and  A= 278 square units.

Jeff Smith is a former Math teacher and a retired US Navy Lieutenant Commander. Reach him at [email protected].

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