The perimeter of a square is 192 centimeters. If the square is dilated by a scale factor of 0.25, what is the length of each side of the new square?

Prencher asked Aug 13, 2023

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Answer:

60cm

Explanation:

perimeter of a square=4L

192cm=4L

L=48cm

Dilated by ratio 0.25

1 : 0.25 = 48 : 12

New length = 48+12 = 60cm.

Genry answered Aug 19, 2023

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