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what is the circumference of the earth?use 3.14159 for pi.A. 38,785 kmB. 12,750 kmC. 82,131 kmD. 40,055 km

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the radius if the earth is r = 6375 km

the value of pi is 3.14159

we know that the circumference of the circle is,


2*\pi* r

put the values,


2*3.14159*6375
=40055\text{ km}

thus the the correct answer is option D

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