The side length of a smaller square is one-fourth the side length of a larger square. Which of the following statements describe the area of the smaller square?

A.The area of the smaller square is
1/2 the area of the larger square.

B.The area of the smaller square is
1/4 the area of the larger square.

C.The area of the smaller square is
1/16 the area of the larger square.

D.The area of the smaller square is
1/8 the area of the larger square.