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In an equilateral triangle, three coins of radii `1` unit each are kept so that they touch each other and also the sides of the triangle. The area of the triangle `ABC` is

A

`(4+2sqrt3) cm^(2)`

B

`1/4 (12 + 7sqrt3) cm^(2)`

C

`1/4 (48+7sqrt3) cm^(2)`

D

`(6+4sqrt3 )cm^(2)`

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