JAMB Mathematics 2011 Question 28

Question 28

Mensuration of Plane Shapes

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

  1. A.56 cm2
  2. B.49 cm2
  3. C.98 cm2
  4. D.28 cm2
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Answer: B (49 cm2)

Explanation

The wire of length 28 cm makes a square of side 7 cm, with area 49 cm2.