Question

The area of a square is numerically 60 more

than the perimeter. Find the length of the side.
A) 200 units B) 10 units
C) 50 units D) 40 units
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Answer 1

B) 10 units

Explanation:

Area of a square is A = s², and perimeter of a square is P = 4s.

A = P + 60

s² = 4s + 60

s² − 4s − 60 = 0

(s + 6) (s − 10) = 0

s = -6 or 10

Since s can't be negative, s = 10 units.