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A circle of perimeter 28cm is opened to form a square. What is the maximum possible ...

A circle of perimeter 28cm is opened to form a square. What is the maximum possible area of the square?
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  • A 56cm2
  • B 49cm2
  • C 98cm2
  • D 28cm2
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Perimeter of circle = Perimeter of square
28cm = 4L
L = \(\frac{28}{4}\) = 7cm
Area of square = L2
= 72
= 49cm2

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