Square Root Word Problems
Instructions: Read each problem carefully and show your working. Round answers to 2 decimal places where necessary.
1. A square playground has an area of 225 m². What is the length of one side of the playground?
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2. Emma wants to create a square garden with an area of 64 m². How much fencing will she need to go around the entire garden?
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3. A square tile has an area of 121 cm². What is the length of one side of the tile?
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4. A square picture frame has an area of 400 cm². What is the perimeter of the frame?
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5. A farmer has 196 m² of land to create a square paddock. What will be the length of each side?
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6. A square swimming pool has an area of 50 m². Calculate the length of one side of the pool.
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