To calculate the area of a circle with a radius of 4 cm, you can use the formula:
\[ A = \pi r^2 \]
Given that \( \pi \) is approximately 3.14 and the radius \( r = 4 \) cm:
\[ A = 3.14 \times (4)^2 \]
First, calculate \( (4)^2 \):
\[ (4)^2 = 16 \]
Now substitute back into the area formula:
\[ A = 3.14 \times 16 \]
Now multiply:
\[ A = 50.24 \text{ cm}^2 \]
Therefore, the area of the circle is:
\[ A = 50.24 \text{ cm}^2 \]
When rounded to the nearest hundredth, it remains:
\[ A = 50.24 \text{ cm}^2 \]