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  1. The length of diagonal of a square is 15√2 cm. Its area is
    1. 112.5 cm²
    2. 450 cm²
    3. 225√2
      cm²
      2

    4. 225 cm²
Correct Option: D

Diagonal of square = √2 × side
∴ √2 × side = 15 √2

⇒ Side =
15√2
= 15
2

∴ Area of square = (side)²
= 15 × 15 = 225 sq.cm.
Method 2 :

Quicker Approach


Area of square =
1
× (diagonal)²
2

=
1
× 15√2 × √2 = 225sq.cm.
2



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