Question

Victoria wants to put at least one circular window in her basement. Victoria is trying to decide whether to put in three small windows, each with a 2 ft radius, or one large window with a 4 ft radius. Since Victoria wants to let in as much light as possible, she wants to use the option with the greater area. Should she install three small windows or one large window? What is the difference in the areas of the three small windows and one large window?

Answer 1

The following are the options Victoria's been thinking of in installing a circular window in her basement.

a.) Three small windows, each with a 2 ft radius.

b.) One large window with a 4 ft radius.

Since Victoria wants to let in as much light as possible, she wants to use the option with the greater area.

We must determine which options have the greater area.

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