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Problem 94: (2016 AMC 12a, 17)
Let $ABCD$ be a square. Let $E, F, G$ and $H$ be the centers, respectively, of equilateral triangles with bases $\overline{AB}, \overline{BC}, \overline{CD},$ and $\overline{DA},$ each exterior to the square. What is the ratio of the area of square $EFGH$ to the area of square $ABCD$? $\textbf{(A)}\ 1\qquad$ $\textbf{(B)}\ \frac{2+\sqrt{3}}{3} \qquad$ $\textbf{(C)}\ \sqrt{2} \qquad$ $\textbf{(D)}\ \frac{\sqrt{2}+\sqrt{3}}{2} \qquad$ $\textbf{(E)}\ \sqrt{3}$
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Exercise 94: Solution
Let $ABC$ be an equilateral triangle of side length 1. A square is constructed outward on each side, and $E,F,G$ are the centers of the squares on $\overline{AB},\overline{BC},\overline{CA}$, respectively. What is the ratio of the area of $\triangle EFG$ to the area of $\triangle ABC$?
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