Math Problem Statement

The area, A, of a circle is given by A = πr², where r is the radius of the circle. Round all values to the nearest whole number before substituting into the formula in order to estimate the area of a circle with radius 11.3 centimeters.

Solution

The given problem asks to estimate the area of a circle using the formula for the area, A=πr2A = \pi r^2, where rr is the radius of the circle. The problem specifies rounding all values to the nearest whole number before substitution.

Steps to solve:

  1. Given radius: r=11.3r = 11.3 cm.

    • Rounded to the nearest whole number: r11r \approx 11 cm.
  2. Use the formula: A=πr2A = \pi r^2 Substitute r=11r = 11: A=π×112=π×121A = \pi \times 11^2 = \pi \times 121

  3. Approximate the area: Using π3.14\pi \approx 3.14, A3.14×121=379.94 square centimeters.A \approx 3.14 \times 121 = 379.94 \text{ square centimeters}.

  4. Rounded result: The area is approximately 380cm2380 \, \text{cm}^2.

Final Answer:

The estimated area of the circle with radius 11.3 cm is approximately 380 cm².


Do you want more details or have any questions?

Here are some related questions:

  1. How would the area change if the radius was not rounded?
  2. What would the area be if the radius was 12 cm instead?
  3. How can we estimate the circumference of the circle using this radius?
  4. What is the percentage error in rounding the radius before calculating the area?
  5. How would the result change if a more accurate value for π\pi was used?

Tip: When estimating areas with formulas like A=πr2A = \pi r^2, rounding early may introduce small errors, so check how significant they are for precision.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Area Calculation

Formulas

A = πr²

Theorems

Circle Area Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8