Perimeter of a square plot with side 2 $x$ is 40 units. Find the length of the side of the square plot.

5 units

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16 units

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10 units

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20 units

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Solution

The correct option is C
10 units

Perimeter of square = 40 units
$4 \times$ side = 40
$4 \times 2 x$ = 40
$8 x$ = 40

So, $x$ = 5 units.

So, the length of each side is $5 \times 2$ = 10 units.

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