The perimeter of a square is 20 feet. What is the area? \( 5 f t^{2} \) \( 25 f t^{2} \) \( 12.5 f t^{2} \) \( 10 f t^{2} \) QuESTION Q

To determine the area of the square given its perimeter, follow these steps: 1. **Calculate the Side Length:** - The perimeter \( P \) of a square is given by: \[ P = 4 \times \text{side length} \] - Given \( P = 20 \) feet: \[ \text{side length} = \frac{20 \text{ feet}}{4} = 5 \text{ feet} \] 2. **Calculate the Area:** - The area \( A \) of a square is given by: \[ A = \text{side length}^2 \] - Substituting the side length: \[ A = 5^2 = 25 \text{ square feet} \] **Correct Answer:** \[ 25\, f t^{2} \]