Convert 291 Square Centimeters to Square Meters: Unit Conversion Problem

To solve this problem, we'll follow these steps:

• Understand the units conversion relationship.
• Use the conversion factor for area units: $1 \ \text{m}^2 = 10,000 \ \text{cm}^2$.
• Perform the division to obtain the area in square meters.

Now, let's work through each step:

Step 1: We have an area of $291 \ \text{cm}^2$.

Step 2: Use the conversion factor $1 \ \text{m}^2 = 10,000 \ \text{cm}^2$. Therefore, to convert square centimeters to square meters, divide by 10,000.

Step 3: Calculating using the conversion: $291 \ \text{cm}^2 \div 10,000 = 0.0291 \ \text{m}^2$

Therefore, the solution to the problem is $0.0291 \ \text{m}^2$.