What is the area of a regular hexagon with sides 1 in. long?  Choose the correct choice: A) 1.59 square inch B) 2.59 square inch C) 3.59 square inch D) 4.59 square inch E) 2.69 square inch

Rationale: "a regular hexagon of side 1 inch can be divided in to 6 equilateral triangle of side 1 inch . area of each triangle = ( root 3 / 4 ) * side ^ 2 = ( root 3 / 4 ) area of 6 triangles = 6 * ( root 3 / 4 ) = 1.5 root 3 = 2.59 square inch answer : b"
Answer: B