Area outside equilateral triangle available for grazing by the goat.

The equilateral triangle ABC represents a wooden platform standing in a lawn. A goat is tied to a corner with a 15 ft. rope. What is the maximum amount of grazing area available to the goat.

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A. $\frac{1,225}{6}\pi ~ \text{ft.}^2$ C. $\frac{2,625}{6}\pi ~ \text{ft.}^2$
B. $\frac{67,500}{6}\pi ~ \text{ft.}^2$ D. $\frac{2,420}{6}\pi ~ \text{ft.}^2$

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