Step 1: Write the formula for area of a circle.}
The formula for the area of a circle is
\[
A = \pi r^2
\]
Step 2: Identify the given radius.}
Here, the radius of the circle is
\[
r = 7 \, \text{cm}
\]
Step 3: Substitute the value in the formula.}
Putting \( r = 7 \) cm in the formula, we get
\[
A = \pi \times 7^2
\]
Step 4: Simplify the expression.}
Since
\[
7^2 = 49
\]
therefore,
\[
A = \pi \times 49
\]
Step 5: Find the final answer.}
Using \( \pi = \frac{22}{7} \), we get
\[
A = \frac{22}{7} \times 49 = 154 \, \text{cm}^2
\]
So, the area of the circle is
\[
\boxed{154 \, \text{cm}^2}
\]