Question 2
EasyOriginal questionThe boundary of a square carrom board measures 52 cm in all. What is the area of the board?
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer A
Correct answer: A
Explanation
Side = perimeter ÷ cm.
Area = cm².
Worth noting
676 cm² comes from dividing the perimeter by 2 instead of 4 (side 26 cm), and 2,704 cm² squares the perimeter itself.
- Concept
- Side of a square from its perimeter
- Typical timeTypical
- 40 s
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