Math Problem Statement

A circle has radius 11.4 cm. Use π ≈ 3.14 to approximate its circumference and area. Round your answer to one decimal.

Solution

To solve this problem, let's break down the required calculations for the circumference and area of a circle, given:

  • Radius r=11.4r = 11.4 cm
  • Approximate π3.14\pi \approx 3.14
  • Round answers to one decimal place.

Step 1: Calculate the Circumference

The formula for the circumference CC of a circle is: C=2πrC = 2 \pi r

Plugging in the values: C2×3.14×11.4=71.49671.5 cmC \approx 2 \times 3.14 \times 11.4 = 71.496 \approx 71.5 \text{ cm}

Step 2: Calculate the Area

The formula for the area AA of a circle is: A=πr2A = \pi r^2

Substitute the values: A3.14×(11.4)2=3.14×129.96=407.0684407.1 cm2A \approx 3.14 \times (11.4)^2 = 3.14 \times 129.96 = 407.0684 \approx 407.1 \text{ cm}^2

Final Answer

  • Circumference C71.5C \approx 71.5 cm
  • Area A407.1A \approx 407.1 cm²

Would you like further details on any of these steps or have any other questions?

Related Questions

  1. How would the answers change if we used a more precise value for π\pi?
  2. What is the diameter of the circle, and how does it relate to the circumference?
  3. How would you find the radius if only the circumference was given?
  4. Can we use the same formulas for finding the area and circumference of an ellipse?
  5. What are the units of circumference and area, and why are they different?

Tip

Remember that the circumference is a linear measure, while the area is a square measure. This distinction explains why the units are cm and cm², respectively.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Circles
Circumference
Area

Formulas

Circumference formula: C = 2πr
Area formula: A = πr²

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8