A square has a perimeter of 24cm. Work out its area.

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Rob Raymond · Answer 1 · 2021-04-26T16:08:57+0000

Answer:

A = 36 cm^2

Explanation:

The perimeter of a square is given by

P =4s

24 = 4s

Divide by 4

24/4 = 4s/4

6 =s

The area of a square is

A =s^2

A = 6^2

A = 36 cm^2