Question

Alison stated, “The circumference of a circle is approximately six times the radius of the circle.” Is Alison’s statement correct? Explain your reasoning.

Answer 1

Not Correct

Explanation:

Alison's statement is not correct. The circumference of a circle is given by the formula C = 2πr, where C is the circumference and r is the radius. If we substitute 6r for C in this formula, we get:

6r = 2πr

Dividing both sides by r, we get:

6 = 2π

This is not true, as π is approximately equal to 3.14, so 2π is approximately equal to 6.28, not 6. Therefore, Alison's statement is not accurate.