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What is the approximate circumference of a circle with a radius of 7.8 meters? Use π ≈ 3.14. 13 meters 49.0 meters 40.8 meters 53.4 meters

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We know the formula for the circumference of a circle is 2•3.24•r (2PiR).
Since we have our radius, let's plug in our numbers.
2 • (Pi; 3.14) • 7.8(radius)
2 x 3.14 = 6.28
6.28 x 7.8 = 48.984

Since we're rounding, let's determine if we round up or not.

To see if 48 rounds up or down, look for the Tenths place for a 5 or higher. The Tenths place is 1 place to the right of a decimal.
48.9
9 is higher than 5, so we round 48 to 49.

49.0 meters is your answer.

I hope this helps!
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