Question
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