What is the length of each side of a square, if its perimeter is 80 cm?
A
20 cm
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B
15 cm
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C
10 cm
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D
5 cm
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Solution
The correct option is A 20 cm The perimeter of a square of side 'a' = '4a' It is given that the perimeter of square is equal to 80 cm. Hence, 4a = 80 cm a = 80/4 = 20 cm So, the side of the square is 20 cm long.