Question

The area of a square is 16 ${cm}^2$. Find its side length.

• A. 16 cm²
• B. 20 cm²
• C. 24 cm²
• D. 36 cm²

Answer 1

The correct option is D

36 cm²

Given, area of the square = 16 ${cm}^2$

The side length of a square of area $a^2=\sqrt{a^2}$= a

$\therefore$Side length of the given square = $\sqrt{16}=\sqrt{4\times 4}$ = 4 cm