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A square of cardboard is taped at the perimeter by a piece of ribbon 20cm long. What is ...

A square of cardboard is taped at the perimeter by a piece of ribbon 20cm long. What is the area of the board?
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  • A 20sq.cm
  • B 100sq.cm
  • C 25sq.cm
  • D 16sq.cm
  • E 36sq.cm
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Area of a square = 4(5) where S is each sides of the square
Perimeter = 20(given)
4S = 20
S = \(\frac{20}{4}\)
= 5
Area s2 = 52
= 25

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