Math Problem Statement
A traffic roundabout has a circular garden in the centre and two lanes for traffic encircling the garden. The diameter of the garden is 16 metres and each lane is 3 metres wide. Each lane is to be resurfaced. Calculate the area to be resurfaced. Answer in square metres to the nearest whole number.
Solution
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Geometry
Area of Circles
Annular Region
Formulas
Area of a circle: A = πr^2
Area of the annular region: A_resurface = π(R^2 - r^2)
Theorems
Area of a Circle
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-10
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