Question

16 squares are cut from a chessboard of length 8m. Calculate the perimeter of each square.

• A. 16m
• B. 12m
• C. 8m
• D. 4m

Answer 1

The correct option is C

8m

To cut the sheet into 16 squares, we need to cut along four rows and four columns.(4 x 4)
The resulting square measures 2 cm in side length.
$\therefore$ Perimeter of the small square
= 4 x Length of side
= 4 x 2
= 8 m