SOLUTION: The perimeter of a square is 48 cm. What is the area?

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Question 552501: The perimeter of a square is 48 cm. What is the area?
Answer by mananth(16946) About Me  (Show Source):
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perimeter of square = 48
4*L = 48
L=48/4
L=12
Area of square = L^2
=144 sq. cm