Question

find the area and perimeter of the square shown to the right. the area of the square is square miles.

Explanation:

Step1: Recall area formula for square

The area formula for a square is $A = s^2$, where $s$ is the side - length. Here, $s = 4$ miles.
$A=4^2$

Step2: Calculate the area

$A = 16$ square miles

Step3: Recall perimeter formula for square

The perimeter formula for a square is $P=4s$.
$P = 4\times4$

Step4: Calculate the perimeter

$P = 16$ miles

Answer:

Area: 16 square miles
Perimeter: 16 miles