Question 50
Mensuration of Plane ShapesThe area of a square is 144 sq cm. Find the length of the diagonal.
- A.13 cm
- B.12√2 cm
- C.12 cm
- D.11√3 cm
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: B (12√2 cm)
Explanation
The side is √144 = 12cm, and the diagonal of a square is side × √2 = 12√2 cm.