Question

Which best describes the area of a polygon?

A. The number of cubic units contained in the interior

B. The number of square units contained in the interior

C. The distance around the outside edge

D. The product of the side lengths

Answer 1

B. The number of square units contained in the interior

Explanation:

The area of a polygon refers to the measure of the two-dimensional space or surface enclosed by the polygon. It is typically measured in square units, such as square centimeters (cm²) or square meters (m²). The area represents the extent or magnitude of the region covered by the polygon, providing information about its size or spatial coverage.