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A 10" diameter pumpkin pie is cut into six equal servings.

What is the area of the top of each piece of pie?

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The sectional area of a pumpkin pie is assuming the shape of a circle. The sectional area is determined by Area = pi r^2. Substituting, the area is equal to pi * (10)^2/4 or 25 pi inches2. Dividing the pie into 6 parts results to an area of 13.09 inches square.
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