How many  `cm^(2)`  are there in `1 m^(2)` ? 

Options

A. 100
B. 1000
C. 10
D. 10000

Answer

To find out how many square centimeters (cm²) are in one square meter (m²), we can follow these steps:

### Step-by-Step Solution:

1. **Understand the Conversion from Meters to Centimeters**:
- We know that \(1 \text{ meter} = 100 \text{ centimeters}\).

2. **Convert Square Meters to Square Centimeters**:
- Since we are dealing with area (which is in square units), we need to square the conversion factor.
- Therefore, we square both sides of the equation:
\[ (1 \text{ m})^2 = (100 \text{ cm})^2 \]

3. **Calculate the Squares**:
- On the left side:
\[ 1^2 = 1 \text{ m}^2 \]
- On the right side:
\[ 100^2 = 100 \times 100 = 10000 \text{ cm}^2 \]

4. **Conclusion**:
- From the above calculations, we find that:
\[ 1 \text{ m}^2 = 10000 \text{ cm}^2 \]

### Final Answer:
Thus, there are **10000 cm² in 1 m²**.

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