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A state map has a circle-shaped compass. If the radius of the compass is 15 millimeters, what is the approximate area of the compass? (Use 3.14 for .)

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The area of a circle by definition is given by:
A = pi * r ^ 2
Where,
r: radius
Substituting the values we have:
A = (3.14) * (15) ^ 2
A = 706.5 mm ^ 2
Answer:
The approximate area of the compass is:
A = 706.5 mm ^ 2
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