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A circle is cut from a square piece of cloth, as shown:

A square, one side labeled as 42 inches has a circle inside it. The circle touches all the sides of the square. The portion of the square outside the circle is shaded.

How many square inches of cloth are cut from the square? (π = 3.14)

131.88 in2
168.00 in2
1,384.74 in2
1,764.00 in2

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Answer:

Explanation:

Given the choices of answers we have to consider that:

The cloth is cut from the square = Area of circle

Area of circle = π r² = 3.14 * 21² = 1,384.74 in²

A circle is cut from a square piece of cloth, as shown: A square, one side labeled-example-1
User Piyush Singh
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Answer:

A

Explanation:

I think you are supposed to do is 42x3.14=131.88 so the answer is 131.88

hope this helps :)

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