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SSC CGL Mensuration question with solution

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The perimeter of a square is 20 cm. What is its area?

  1. (A)25 cm²
  2. (B)20 cm²
  3. (C)50 cm²
  4. (D)40 cm²

Correct answer: (A) 25 cm²

Each side of the square = perimeter ÷ 4 = 20 ÷ 4 = 5 cm. Area of a square = side² = 5 × 5 = 25 cm².

Shortcut: Area = (perimeter/4)².

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Subject
Quantitative Aptitude
Topic
Mensuration
Exam
SSC CGL 2024
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Appears in: SSC CGL 2024 Tier 1 Question Paper — 9 September, Shift 1

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