Formula for the area of a circle: A = πr²
π is approximately 3.14
Solve for the area:
A = (3.14)(8.6)²
A = (3.14)(73.96) or 73.96π
A = 232.2344
Round to the nearest hundredth:
232.2344 → 232.23
Therefore, the area of the circle is 232.23cm² or 73.96π cm²
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