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The area of a square is 144 sq cm. Find the length of its diagonal

The area of a square is 144 sq cm. Find the length of its diagonal
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  • A 11\(\sqrt{3cm}\)
  • B 12cm
  • C 12\(\sqrt{2cm}\)
  • D 13cm
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
BD = \(\sqrt{x^2 + x^2}\)
= \(\sqrt{12^2 + 12^2}\)
= \(\sqrt{144 + 144}\)
= 2(144)
= 12\(\sqrt{2cm}\)

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