SOLUTION: mike roped off a square play area for his dog. the perimeter is 20 feet. how many square feet of space does his dog have?

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Question 284192: mike roped off a square play area for his dog. the perimeter is 20 feet. how many square feet of space does his dog have?
Answer by richwmiller(17219)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
since it is a square then 4s=20
s=5
5^5=25 square ft

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