A square has a perimeter of 48 cm. What is the area of the square?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
Perimeter = 48 cm
Perimeter = 4a
4a = 48
a = 12
Area = a² = 12² = 144 cm²
SSC CPO - 13 Dec 2025 - Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q75
A square has a perimeter of 48 cm. What is the area of the square?
Correct answer: A
Explanation
Perimeter = 48 cm
Perimeter = 4a
4a = 48
a = 12
Area = a² = 12² = 144 cm²