a square has a perimeter of 48cm.the square is cut in half . the two halves are put together to make this shape . what is the perimeter of the new shape ?

Answer:
The length of each side is 12cm.
Explanation:
The perimeter of a square is calculated by the formula:
P=4a, where P=perimeter, and a=length of any side, all sides being equal in a square.
From the given data we write:
48=4a
Divide both sides by 4.
12=a
The length of each side is 12cm.