SSC CGL Mensuration question with solution
MensurationEasy
The perimeter of a square is 48 cm. What is its area?
- (A)288 cm²
- (B)48 cm²
- (C)144 cm²
- (D)169 cm²
Correct answer: (C) 144 cm²
Each side of the square = perimeter ÷ 4 = 48 ÷ 4 = 12 cm. Area of a square = side² = 12 × 12 = 144 cm².
Shortcut: Area = (perimeter/4)².
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- Quantitative Aptitude
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- Mensuration
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- SSC CGL
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