Question

The length of one side of a square is StartRoot 15 EndRoot inches.



What is the ,begin emphasis,area,end emphasis, of the square?

Answer options with 5 options
A.
StartRoot 60 EndRoot inches squared

B.
4 StartRoot 15 EndRoot inches squared

C.
15 inches squared

D.
60 inches squared

E.
225 inches squared

Answer 1

To find the area of a square, you use the formula:

\[
\text{Area} = \text{side length} \times \text{side length} = (\text{side length})^2
\]

In this case, the length of one side of the square is \(\sqrt{15}\) inches. Therefore, the area can be calculated as follows:

\[
\text{Area} = (\sqrt{15})^2 = 15 \text{ inches squared}
\]

Now, looking at the answer options provided:

A. \(\sqrt{60}\) inches squared
B. \(4\sqrt{15}\) inches squared
C. \(15\) inches squared
D. \(60\) inches squared
E. \(225\) inches squared

The correct answer is:

**C. \(15\) inches squared**.