Correct option is A
Given:
- Let the side of the smaller square = x cm
- Side of larger square = 4x cm
- Difference of perimeters = 48 cm
Formula Used:
- Perimeter of square = 4 × side
- Area of square = side²
Solution:
Perimeter of smaller square = 4x
Perimeter of larger square = 4 × 4x = 16x
Difference of perimeters: 16x - 4x = 48
12x = 48
x = 48 / 12 = 4 cm
Area of larger square = (4x)² = (4 × 4)² = 16² = 256 cm²
The area of the larger square is 256 cm².
