Question

A square tile measures 14 inches on each side. If 1 inch = 2.54 centimeters, determine the area of the tile in square centimeters. Round the answer to the nearest square centimeter.

1,265 cm2
498 cm2
196 cm2
36 cm2

Answer 1

2.54cm x 14 inches= 35.56 cm
Area of square= a^2(side x side)
= 35.5cm x 35.5cm
= 1,260.25
So the final answer is 1,265 cm2 since it is the nearest square centimeter