A square field has an area equal to that of a rectangle of dimensions 36 m × 49 m. Find the side of the square.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
Given:
Area of the rectangle = 36 × 49
According to the formula:
Area of the square = (Side)²
36 × 49 = 1764
Side² = 1764
Side = √1764 = 42 meters