SOLUTION: A square plot has perimeter of 140 yards. Find its area in square feet. 19600

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Question 552218: A square plot has perimeter of 140 yards. Find its area in square feet.
19600
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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P = 4s

140 = 4s

140/4 = s

35 = s

s = 35

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A = s^2

A = (35)^2

A = 1225 square yards


Now multiply by 3^2 = 9 to get 1225*9 = 11025 square feet