Square Root Word Problems
Solve each problem. Show your working and write your answer with appropriate units.
1. A square vegetable garden has an area of 64 m². What is the length of one side of the garden?
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2. A square tile has an area of 225 cm². What is the length of one side of the tile?
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3. A square playing field covers 10,000 m². Calculate the length of one side of the field.
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4. Emma wants to create a square picture frame with an area of 144 cm². How long should each side of the frame be?
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5. A square carpet has an area of 16 m². What is the perimeter of the carpet?
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6. A square courtyard has an area of 400 m². Fencing costs $15 per metre. How much will it cost to fence all four sides of the courtyard?
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