Question

the perimeter of a square is 16 inches. what is the length of each side? 4 inches 64 inches 32 inches 8 inches

Explanation:

Step1: Recall square perimeter formula

The perimeter $P$ of a square is $P = 4s$, where $s$ is side length.

Step2: Rearrange to solve for $s$

$s = \frac{P}{4}$

Step3: Substitute $P=16$ inches

$s = \frac{16}{4} = 4$ inches

Answer:

A. 4 inches