24.3k views
3 votes
If s = 1 over 2 unit and A = 12s2, what is the value of A, in square units? ____ square unit(s). (Input whole number only.)

2 Answers

3 votes

the answer is three square units

User Afas
by
6.6k points
3 votes
Answer
3 square unit(s)

Explanation
The question is testing the concept of substitution.
A=12s^2
If s=1/2 , what is the value of A?
Substituting s with 1/2 we get;

A=12(1/2)^2
=12Ă—1/4
=3
The answer is 3 unit squared. The is not fraction in the answer.
User Dean Poulin
by
6.7k points