Let the radius of the sector be r cm
Let the angle of the sector be θ radian
Perimeter = k = 2r + rθ
θ = (k - 2r) / r
Area of sector A = πr^2(θ /2π)
= r^2θ /2
= (r^2/2)(k - 2r)/r
= kr/2 - r^2
dA / dr = k/2 - 2r = 0
=> r = k/4
d^2A/dr^2 = - 2 < 0 => maximum
r = k/4
=> A = (k/2)(k/4) - (k/4)^2
=> A = k^2/16
Maximum area = k^2/16 cm^2