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    OlympiadEasyGeometry7–9

    The midpoints of the four sides of a square of side 88 cm are joined in order. What is the area of the square obtained, in cm²?

    Os pontos médios dos quatro lados de um quadrado de lado 88 cm são unidos por ordem. Qual é a área do quadrado obtido, em cm²?

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    Solution

    Step 1 of 3

    1. 1.The four pieces cut off are right triangles with legs 44 cm and 44 cm, so each has area 88 cm².