The perimeter of a square is 48 m. Find the area of the square.  Choose the most appropriate option
A) 161 mÂ². B) 144 mÂ². C) 166 mÂ². D) 169 mÂ². E) 273 mÂ².
Perimeter of square = 48 m   But perimeter of square = 4 Ã— side   Therefore, 4 Ã— side = 48 m   Therefore, side= 48/4= 
<gadget id="calculator">48/4</gadget>
<output>12</output>
12m   Now, the area of the square= (side Ã— side)   Therefore, area of the square = 12 Ã— 12 mÂ² = 144 mÂ².   ANSWER : OPTION 144 mÂ².
<result>B</result>
The perimeter of a square is 48 m. Find the area of the square.