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A circular plate has a diameter of 6 inches.

What is the exact area of the plate?

A. 3pi square inches

B. 36pi square inches

C. 6pi square inches

D. 9pi square inches

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D. 9pi square inches

The formula for the area of a circle is π x r^2
Since the diameter is 6, the radius (r) is 3
3^2 = 9
This times pi will give you the area of the plate
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