Question

The diagram below shows the diameter of a slice of kiwi.

2.75 inches






Which of the following is closest to the circumference of the slice of kiwi?
Responses
A 5.94 inches5.94 inches
B 17.27 inches17.27 inches
C 4.8 inches4.8 inches
D 8.635 inches

Answer 1

To calculate the circumference of a circle, we can use the formula:

\[
\text{Circumference} = \pi \times \text{Diameter}
\]

Given that the diameter of the slice of kiwi is 2.75 inches, we can substitute this value into the formula:

\[
\text{Circumference} = \pi \times 2.75 \approx 3.14 \times 2.75
\]

Calculating that gives:

\[
\text{Circumference} \approx 3.14 \times 2.75 \approx 8.635 \text{ inches}
\]

Among the provided options, the closest value to the calculated circumference of approximately 8.635 inches is:

**D. 8.635 inches**.