Question

A square has a perimeter of 36 inches. What is the area of the square?

A 63 inches2
B 72 inches²
81 inches²
D
45 inches²
€ 9 inches²

Answer 1

81 inches^2

Explanation:

Since a square has 4 sides with equal length, the length of one side is 9 inches. (36/4=9)

To solve for the area of a square, simply square the length of a side, which is 9. 9x9=81