To convert from square meters ($m^2$) to square centimeters ($cm^2$), we need to understand the relationship between meters and centimeters:

1 meter (m) = 100 centimeters (cm).

Since we are dealing with square units, we square the conversion factor:

$1 \, m^2 = (100 \, cm)^2 = 10,000 \, cm^2$

Conversion Calculation

Given:
$32 \, m^2$

$32 \, m^2 = 32 \times 10,000 \, cm^2 = 320,000 \, cm^2$

Answer

a) $32 \, m^2 = 320,000 \, cm^2$.

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Tip: Always remember to square the conversion factor when converting between square units (e.g., $1 m^2 = 10,000 cm^2$).