Answer:
314.2 cm²
Explanation:
The area of the circular cross section of the pipe is given by A = πd²/4 where d = diameter of pipe = 20 cm
So, A = πd²/4
substituting the value of d into the equation, we have
A = π(20 cm)²/4
A = π400 cm²/4
A = 100π cm²
A = 314.16 cm²
A ≅ 314.2 cm²