Find the Length of the Sides of a Regular Hexagon

question 24

Multiple Choice

Find the length of the sides of a regular hexagon inscribed in a circle of radius 29 inches. ​

• A)30 in.
• B)31 in.
• C)32 in.
• D)33 in.
• E)29 in.

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