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If the perimeter of a regular hexagon is 72 cm, what is the side length?

1. 10 cm
2. 12 cm
3. 14 cm
4. 16 cm

Correct answer: 12 cm

Solution

In a regular hexagon, all 6 sides are equal. So each side = 72 ÷ 6 = 12 cm.

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