UI Post-UTME Mathematics 2023 (Model questions) Question 6

Question 6

Mensuration of Plane Shapes

If a square has a perimeter of 24cm, what is its area?

  1. A.36cm2
  2. B.46cm2
  3. C.64cm2
  4. D.72cm2
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Answer: A (36cm2)

Explanation

Each side is 24 ÷ 4 = 6 cm, so the area is 6² = 36 cm².