Question

a rectangle which measure 48 cm by 27cm has the same area as square. find which figure has the greater perimeter and by how much .​

Answer 1

Perimeter of rectangle is larger by 6 cm

Explanation:

area of rectangle = 48 * 27 = 1296

√1296 = 36

length of square = 36 cm

Perimeter of square = 36 + 36 + 36 + 36 = 144

Perimeter of rectangle = 48 + 48 + 27 +27 = 150

Perimeter of rectangle is larger by 6 cm