Grade 5 problem

Geometry · Grade 5

The area of a square is 196 square centimeters. What is its perimeter in centimeters?

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  1. Find the number whose square is 196.
  2. Multiply the found side of the square by four.
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Answer: 56

The side of a square is 14 centimeters, because 14 × 14 = 196. The perimeter is 14 × 4 = 56.

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