Given 1 inch = 2.54 cms, Convert (2 inch)^2 to cm^2

Question

 Given 1 inch = 2.54 cms, Convert (2 inch)^2 to cm^2

Answer 1

Not sure if parentheses make sense aroung 2 min

2 in^2 = 2*2.54^2 cm^2 = 12.9 cm^2

or with parentheses

(2 in)^2 = 4 in^2 = 4 * 2.54^2 cm^2 = 25.8 cm^2