A square painting measures 2 meters on each side. What is the area of the painting in square centimeters?

Mathematics · High School · Thu Feb 04 2021

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Given the statement:

A square painting measures 2 meters on each side.

Determine the area in square centimeters.

Solution:

Change first meters to centimeters by multiplying the value with 100.

2 meter = 200 cm

Formula for the area of the square:
A = l^2

Substitute the value to the formula for the area of the square.

A = (200 cm)^2

A = 40,000 cm^2

Final answer:

A = 40,000 cm^2