Mathematics
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Medium
Question
The area of the largest triangle that can be inscribed in a semicircle of radius R cm is __________?
A
2R cm²
B
R² cm²
✓ Official correct answer
C
(1/2)R² cm²
D
2R² cm²
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A
2R cm²
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B
R² cm²
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C
(1/2)R² cm²
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D
2R² cm²
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Explanation
The largest is the isosceles triangle with diameter as base: area = (1/2)×2R×R = R² cm².