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Answer:
154 in²
Explanation:
The area of the cake top is given by the formula for the area of a circle.
A = πr²
Here, it is convenient to use the approximation π ≈ 22/7, so we have ...
A = (22/7)(7 in)² = 154 in²
The baker should use 154 square inches of frosting for the top of the cake.