Question

If the diameter of the open paint can is 4.6 in what is its circumference in inches

Answer 1

Given:

Diameter of the open paint can, d = 4.6 in

Let's find the circumference of the open paint can in inches.

The open paint can has the shape of a circle. Therefore, to find the circumference of the open paint can, apply the circumference of a circle formula.

`C=2\pi r`

Where r is the radius of the open paint can.

To find the radius, we have:

`\text{radius}=\frac{\text{diameter}}{2}=(4.6)/(2)=2.3\text{ in}`

To find the circumference, substitute 2.3 for r in the formula.

We have:

`\begin{gathered} C=2\pi\ast2.3 \\ \\ C=6.28\ast2.3 \\ \\ C=14.45\text{ inches} \end{gathered}`

Therefore, the circumference of the paint can is 14.45 inches

ANSWER:

14.45 inches