SOLUTION: shape P is a rectangle of length 4cm and breadth 6cm and shape Q is a square both shapes have the same distance around their edge. what is the area of shape Q.

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Question 980095: shape P is a rectangle of length 4cm and breadth 6cm and shape Q is a square both shapes have the same distance around their edge. what is the area of shape Q.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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P:
Rectangle 4 by 6
2%2A4%2B2%2A6=20, perimeter.


Q:
Square, x by x
Same perimeter for Q as for P.
2x%2B2x=4x=20
x=5

Area of Q is x%5E2=5%5E2=25.