Q: Given a math problem with context and a question and 5 answer choices, the task is to provide the correct answer choice based on the problem. You must choose one of the given answer choices by letter: a, b, c, d, or e; anything else is invalid.
Problem: the sides of a square region, measured to the nearest centimeter, are 4 centimeters long. the least possible value of the actual area of the square region is
Options: a. 15.25 sq cm, b. 18.25 sq cm, c. 12.25 sq cm, d. 21.25 sq cm, e. 25.25 sq cm
A:
c