alleryStart learning →A regular hexagon of side 5 cm is built from six equilateral triangles. How far is each vertex from the centre?
A5 cm
B2.5 cm
C10 cm
D7.5 cm
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. 5 cm
Each triangle is equilateral with side 5 cm, so the centre-to-vertex distance equals the side, 5 cm.
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