The area of a square with perimeter 48 cm, is :

A. 144 sq. cm

B. 156 sq. cm

C. 170 sq. cm

D. 175 sq. cm

Answer: Option A

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Side of the square :
$$\eqalign{ & = \left( {\frac{{48}}{4}} \right)cm \cr & = 12\,cm \cr} $$
Area of the square :
$$\eqalign{ & = \left( {12 \times 12} \right)c{m^2} \cr & = 144\,c{m^2} \cr} $$