Question

the perimeter of a fence enclosing a square patio is 60 ft what is the area of the patio in square feet

Answer 1

A = 225 ft²

Explanation:

the area (A) of a square is calculated as

A = s² ( s is the side length )

we require to find s

the perimeter (P) of a square is calculated as

P = 4s

given P = 60 ft , then

60 = 4s ( divide both sides by 4 )

15 = s

Then

A = s² = 15² = 225 ft²