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the formula for the circumference of a circle is c equals 2 pi r. if the circumference is31.4 centimeters, what is the diameter of the circle? (let pi equals 3.14)

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Answer: Substitute this value to the formula for circumference: C = 2 * π * R = 2 * π * 14 = 87.9646 cm. You can also use it to find the area of a circle: A = π * R² = π * 14² = 615.752 cm². Finally, you can find the diameter - it is simply double the radius: D = 2 * R = 2 * 14 = 28 cm.

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