What is the perimeter of the square shown?
(A) $20 \mathrm{~cm}$
(B) $8 \mathrm{~cm}$
(C) $5 \mathrm{~cm}$
(D) $50 \mathrm{~cm}$
(E) $15 \mathrm{~cm}$

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Each side of the square has length $5 \mathrm{~cm}$.

The perimeter of the square is $4 \times 5 \mathrm{~cm}=20 \mathrm{~cm}$.

ANSWER: (A)