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The circumference of a circle is 3π in.
What is the area of the circle

User Auerbachb
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Answer: 7.07in²

Explanation:

To find radius,

2πr = 3π

r =
(3\pi)/(2\pi)

r = 1.5

To find area,

A = πr²

= π × 1.5²

= (2.25π)in²

= 7.07in² (3sf)

User Lorenzo Barbagli
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