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Problem 24

Geometry Difficulty 1.0 Find the answer CEMC Gauss (Grade 7) · Canada · 2002

Two squares, each with an area of $25\text{ cm}^2$ , are placed side by side to form a rectangle. What is the perimeter of this rectangle?

(A) $30\text{ cm}$ (B) $25\text{ cm}$ (C) $50\text{ cm}$ (D) $20\text{ cm}$ (E) $15\text{ cm}$

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