Question

A square fishpond has an area of 68 square feet. To the nearest tenth, what is the length of one side of the fishpond?

A.
8.2 ft

B.
9.4 ft

C.
17.0 ft

D.
34.0 ft

Answer 1

@JackofallTradez

Answer 2

Ok, so the equation for the area of a square is \[A=s^{2}\]
That means if you have the area, just work backwards
\[68=s^{2}\]
\[\sqrt{68}=\sqrt{s^{2}}\]
8.2=s