The perimeter of a square is 48 m. Find the area of the square.
Choose the correct choice from the following answers:
A) 161 m â ² . B) 144 m â ² . C) 166 m â ² . D) 169 m â ² . E) 273 m â ² .

Rationale: perimeter of square = 48 m but perimeter of square = 4 ã — side therefore , 4 ã — side = 48 m therefore , side = 48 / 4 m = 12 m now , the area of the square = ( side ã — side ) therefore , area of the square = 12 ã — 12 m â ² = 144 m â ² . answer : option b
Answer: B