An equilateral triangle and three squares are combined as shown above, forming a shape of area 48+4√3. What is the perimeter of the shape formed by the triangle and squares? Choose the correct choice from the following options: A) 18 B) 27 C) 36 D) 48 E) 64

Rationale: triangle area = root ( 3 ) s ^ 2 / 4 area of 3 squares together = 3 s ^ 2 root ( 3 ) s ^ 2 / 4 + 3 s ^ 2 = 48 + 4 root ( 3 ) root ( 3 ) / 4 s ^ 2 = 4 root ( 3 ) s ^ 2 = 16 = > s = 4 there are 3 sides of each square = 3 ( 4 ) ( 3 ) = 36 option c
Answer: C