Question

Calculate the area of the circle. Round decimal answer to the nearest tenth.

Answer 1

Give the radius of a circle, r, we can find its area by using:

`A=\pi r^2`

In the picture, the 30 ft segment passes from on side of the circle to the other passing thourhg tht center, so it is the diameter. The radius is half the diameter, so:

`r=(30)/(2)=15`

Now, we can use the formula for the area to find it:

`A=\pi(15)^2=3.14159\ldots\cdot225=706.8583\ldots\cong706.9`

So, the area is approximately 706.9 ft².