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The circumference of a circle is 6pi inches. What is the area of the circle

The circumference of a circle is 6pi inches. What is the area of the circle-example-1

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Answer:

B0 A = 9 Pi

Explanation:

c = 6 Pi (given)

c = Pi 2r (standard formula)

r = c / (2 Pi)

r = 6 Pi / (2 Pi) = 3 (substitute 6 Pi for c)

So

A = Pi r**2

A = Pi 3**2

A = 9 Pi

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