Question

    The perimeters of the two squares differ by 60 cm. If

    the side of one square is four times the side of the other square, then find the area of the larger square (in cm²).
    A 289 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 400 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 196 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 225 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let the side of the larger square =4A and the smaller square=A. So ATQ- 16A-4A=60 12A =60 … (1) A=5, So, the side of larger Square =4×5=20 Area =20×20=400cm2

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