详解
Choice D is correct. The perimeter, P , of a square can be found using the formula P = 4s, where s is the length of each side of the square. It’s given that square X has aside length of 12 centimeters. Substituting 12 for s in the formula for the perimeter of a square yields P = 4 (12), or P = 48. Therefore, the perimeter of square X is 48 centimeters. It’s also given that the perimeter of square Y is 2 times the perimeter of square X. Therefore, the perimeter of square Y is 2 (48), or 96, centimeters. Substituting 96 for P in the formula P = 4s gives 96 = 4s. Dividing both sides of this equation by 4 gives 24 = s. Therefore, the length of one side of square Y is 24 centimeters.
Choice A is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.
Choice B is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.
Choice C is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.