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Area of the largest triangle that can be inscribed in a semi-circle of radius r units is (A)

   

sq. units (B)

   

sq. units (C)

   

sq. units (D)

   

sq. units

The correct option is (A)

   

sq. units

Explanation:

The largest triangle which can be inscribed in a semi-circle of radius r units is

Base of triangle should be  equal to the diameter of the semi-circle

The two other sides of triangle  are taken by considering the point C on the circumference of the semi-circle and joining it by the end points of diameter A and B.

Therefore ,

   

(by the properties of circle)

So, Triangle ABC is right angled triangle where base as diameter AB of the circle and height be CD.

Let Height of the triangle = r

Therefore, Area of largest

   

We got

   

=

   

sq. units

Hence Option A is correct.