Math Problem Statement
The radius of a circle is 4.7 ft. Find the circumference to the nearest tenth.
Solution
To find the circumference of a circle, you can use the formula:
Where:
- is the circumference
- is the radius of the circle
Given:
- ft
Substitute the value of into the formula:
Using :
So, the circumference is approximately 29.5 feet to the nearest tenth.
Would you like further explanation or more examples? Here are 5 related questions you might find interesting:
- How do you calculate the area of a circle if you know the radius?
- What happens to the circumference of a circle if the radius is doubled?
- How do you use the circumference to find the radius of a circle?
- How does changing the radius affect the area of the circle?
- How do you calculate the diameter of a circle from the circumference?
Tip: Always round π to 3.1416 for most practical purposes, but use more decimal places if needed for greater precision.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Geometry
Circles
Circumference
Formulas
Circumference formula C = 2πr
Theorems
Circumference of a circle
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 6-8