Question

The area of a square table top is 144m2 what is the perimeter of the table top

Answer 1

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Answer:

48 m

Explanation:

The side length (s) of the table top is given by ...

A = s²

s = √A = √(144 m²) = 12 m

The perimeter is given by ...

P = 4s

P = 4(12 m) = 48 m

The perimeter of the table top is 48 meters.