Question

The area of a square is 16 $m^2$. If the side of the square is equal to the side of an equilateral triangle, then find the perimeter of the triangle.
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Answer 1

Concept : 0.5 Mark
Application : 0.5 Mark
Calculation : 1 Mark

Area of square = $Sid{e}^2$
$\Rightarrow$ 16 = $Sid{e}^2$
$\Rightarrow$ Side = 4 cm

Side of triangle = 4 cm

Perimeter of the triangle = (4 + 4 + 4) cm = 12 cm