Question

A criminal has escaped in a train wreck. The police believe he could've traveled no more than 6 miles in any direction from the wreck. How many square miles must be searched?

Answer 1

Answer:
`113.14\ miles^2`

Explanation:

Given

A criminal has escaped and could have traveled 6 miles in any direction i.e. the police must search in an area of radius 6 miles.

Assuming the shape to be circular

Area of required field is

`\Rightarrow A=\pi r^2\\\\\Rightarrow A=(22)/(7)* 6* 6\\\\\Rightarrow A=113.14\ miles^2`