To calculate the area of a circle, you can use the formula:
\[ A = \pi r^2 \]
You've provided \( r = 9 \) inches. Using \( \pi \approx 3.14 \):
\[ A = 3.14 \times (9)^2 \]
First, calculate \( 9^2 \):
\[ 9^2 = 81 \]
Now, substitute back into the area formula:
\[ A = 3.14 \times 81 \]
Now perform the multiplication:
\[ A \approx 3.14 \times 81 = 254.34 \]
Thus, the area of the circle is approximately:
\[ A \approx 254.34 \text{ in}^2 \]