A square sheet of metal is cut into 4 equal square pieces. If the original sheet had an area of 456 cm², find the side of each smaller square.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
Area of the original square = 456 cm²
The square was cut into 4 equal squares.
Area of a square = Side²
Area of each small square = 456 / 4 = 114
Side = √114 = 10.68 cm