Question

    The perimeter of a rectangle is

    given as 72 cm, and the side of a square is equal to the mean of the length and breadth of the rectangle. Calculate the area of the square.
    A 354 cm² Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 324 cm² Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 224 cm² Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 255 cm² Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ, The sum of the length and breadth of the rectangle = 72/2 = 36cm The side of the square = 36/2 = 18cm The area of the square = 18×18 = 324cm²

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