Question

The area of a square bedroom is 289 square feet. Determine the perimeter of this bedroom. Show your work.

Answer 1

A = 289

That's the side s squared,

s² = 289

s = 17

In a square the perimeter is the sum of four equal sides

p = s + s + s + s = 4s = 4(17) = 68

Answer: 68 feet