SSC GD Mensuration question with solution
MensurationEasy
The perimeter of a square is 68 cm. What is its area?
- (A)578 cm²
- (B)289 cm²
- (C)136 cm²
- (D)324 cm²
Correct answer: (B) 289 cm²
Each side of the square = perimeter ÷ 4 = 68 ÷ 4 = 17 cm. Area of a square = side² = 17 × 17 = 289 cm².
Shortcut: Area = (perimeter/4)².
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- Quantitative Aptitude
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- Mensuration
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- SSC GD
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