If a square has side length s, then the perimeter is less than the area.

s = 3

s = 5

s = 7

s = 9

Perimeter = 4s

area = s^2

so if s=3 then perimeter = 12 and area=9

we cant choose 3

lets try 5 so perimeter will be = 20 and area=25 so 5 is correct and 9 also and 7 too

Area of a square is s^2 ... where s is length of one side

perimeter of a square is 4s ... where s is length of one side

4s < s^2 ... subbing in 5

4 (5) < 5^2

20 < 25 (correct)

so ur answer is : s = 5 (with perimeter being less then area)