1959 AHSME Problems/Problem 31

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Problem

A square, with an area of $40$, is inscribed in a semicircle. The area of a square that could be inscribed in the entire circle with the same radius, is: $\textbf{(A)}\ 80 \qquad\textbf{(B)}\ 100\qquad\textbf{(C)}\ 120\qquad\textbf{(D)}\ 160\qquad\textbf{(E)}\ 200$

Solution

$\fbox{B}$

See also

1959 AHSC (ProblemsAnswer KeyResources)
Preceded by
Problem 30
Followed by
Problem 32
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