Approximate the value of pi if a vase’s circumference is 15 inches and its diameter is 4.73 inches. Round your answer to the nearest thousandth.

A. 3.171 inches
B. 70.95 inches
C. 3.17 inches
D. 0.315 inches

1 answer

C. 3.17 inches

To approximate the value of pi, we can use the formula:

pi = circumference / diameter

Given that the circumference is 15 inches and the diameter is 4.73 inches, we have:

pi = 15 / 4.73 ≈ 3.171

Rounded to the nearest thousandth, pi ≈ 3.17 inches.