Problem Statement

A square is inscribed inside a circle as shown in the figure. The circle extends just 1 cm beyond the right side of the square. Given this information, can you determine the area of the square?

Think About It!

To solve this problem, consider the relationship between the square’s sides and the circle’s diameter. Since the extra 1 cm gives us a key clue, using basic geometry will lead you to the answer!

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