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36 unit squares are joined to form a rectangle with the least perimeter. Perimeter of the rectangle is

Area of rectangle formed


= 36 units


We have, 36 = 6×6


= 2


=


=


So the sides of the rectangle are 4cm and 9cm.


So perimeter = 2(l + b)


= 2(4 + 9)


= 2(13)


= 2


= 26 units

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