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The perimeter of a square is 56cm. Work out the area of the square.

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Answer:

The perimeter of a square is calculated by the formula: 4 times the length of the sides.

P=4 x a => 56 = 4a => a=56/4 = 14cm

The area of a square is calculated by the formula: squaring the length of the side.

S= a² = 196 cm

Explanation:

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