How many flowers, spaced every 4 in., are needed to surround a circular garden with a 200-ft radius? Use 3.14 for π.

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Harleen · Answer 1 · 2022-02-19T12:30:16+0000

Find the circumference of the circle:

Circumference = 2 x r x pi

Circumference = 2 x 200 x 3.14

Circumference = 1,256 feet.

4 inches/ 12 inches per foot = 0.333 ft.

Divide the circumference by the spacing:

1255/0.333 = 3,768

You will need 3,768 flowers