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The surface area of the top surface of the water in a circular swimming pool is about 206 square feet. Estimate the radius of the pool, to the nearest foot.

about 14 feet

about 11 feet

about 10 feet
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about 8 feet

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Answer:

R² =206/π ==>R² = 206/3.1459==> R² =65.5 ==> R=√65.5 ≈8 ft

Explanation:

User SiegeX
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The area of a circle = πR², where π=3.1459... & R = Radius

The area of our circle ≈ 206 ft² = πR², Solve for R²:

R² =206/π ==>R² = 206/3.1459==> R² =65.5 ==> R=√65.5 ≈8 ft

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