What is the area of the square ABCD show

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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Quantitative Reasoning

Topic

Mensuration: 2D

Question:

What is the area of the square ABCD shown in the figure?

Options:

169 cm²

144 cm²

64 cm²

289 cm²

Correct Answer:

169 cm²

Explanation:

AED is a right angle triangle,

By using pythagoras theorem,

AD² = AE² + ED²

= 12² + 5²

= 169

AD = 13

Side of square = 13 cm

Area of square = ( Side )²

= ( 13 )²

= 169

The correct answer is Option (1) → 169 cm²