Math Problem Statement
The radius of a circle is 4.6 ft. Find the circumference to the nearest whole number.
Solution
To find the circumference of a circle, we can use the formula:
where:
- is the circumference
- is the radius of the circle
- is approximately 3.1416
Given that the radius ft, we can substitute this value into the formula:
Rounding to the nearest whole number:
Thus, the circumference of the circle is approximately 29 feet.
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Tip: When working with the circumference formula, remember that the diameter , so sometimes it’s easier to use .
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Geometry
Circle
Circumference
Formulas
C = 2πr
Theorems
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Suitable Grade Level
Grades 6-8