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Mathematics Question on Circles

Four equal circles, each of radius 7 cm, touch each other and a square ABCD is formed through the centres, A, B, C, D of these circles as shown in the figure. Then the area of the shaded region is

A

119 sq. cm

B

42 sq. cm

C

157.5 sq. cm

D

None of these

Answer

42 sq. cm

Explanation

Solution

The correct option is (B): 42 sq. cm