The area of the square inscribed in a circle of radius 8

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The area of the square inscribed in a circle of radius 8 cm is

1. 256 sq. cm
2. 250 sq. cm
3. 128 sq. cm
4. 125 sq. cm

Correct Option: C

Using Rule 10,

BD = Diagonal = 16 cm [∵ Radius = 8 cm]

Area of square =	1	× BD²
	2

Area of square =	1	× 16 × 16 = 128sq.cm.
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