The length of the diagonal of a square is 12 cm. Calculate the area of
MATHEMATICS
WAEC 2023
The length of the diagonal of a square is 12 cm. Calculate the area of the square.
- A. \(36 cm^2\)
- B. \(48 cm^2\)
- C. \(72 cm^2\)
- D. \(18 cm^2\)
Correct Answer: C. \(72 cm^2\)
Explanation
Let each side be l, then area = \(l^2\)
Using Pythagoras theorem
\(l^2 + l^2 = 12^2\)
\(2l^2 = 144\)
divide both sides by 2
\(l^2 = 72\)
Therefore, the Area of the square is \(72 cm^2\)
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