Question

If the perimeter of a square is $48cm$, then find the area of the square.

• A. 144 sq cm
• B. 225 sq cm
• C. 169 sq cm
• D. 196 sq cm

Answer 1

The correct option is A 144 sq cm

Given, Perimeter of Square $=48cm$
Perimeter of Square $=4\times$ Side
$\Rightarrow \text{Side}=\frac{\text{Perimeter}}{4}$
$\Rightarrow \text{Side}=\frac{48}{4}$
$\therefore \text{Side}=12cm$
$\therefore$ Area of square $=$ Side $\times$ Side
$=12\times 12$
$=144\text{sq. cm}$