Question

The circumference of the tree trunk is 7.85 feet. If the tree trunk is cut, what will be the diameter of the tree stump ? Use 3.14 for

Answer 1

The diameter is 2.5ft

Explanation:

Given

`C = 7.85` --- Circumference

Required

Determine the diameter

The circumference of a circular surface is:

`C =\pi d`

Substitute values for C and
`\pi`

`7.85 = 3.14 * d`

`d = (7.85)/(3.14)`

`d = 2.5`

The diameter is 2.5ft