Jambmaths question:
A circle of perimeter 28cm is opened to form a square. What is the maximum possible area of the square?
Option A:
98cm2
Option B:
28cm2
Option C:
49cm2
Option D:
56cm2
Jamb Maths Solution:
Total length (or perimeter) of the circle is 28cm
Since a square has 4 sides, each sides will be $\frac{28}{4}=7cm$
The area of the square will 72cm2 = 49cm2
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