Students in Mr. Tandoc's shop class made a circular railroad crossing sign for a school play. The diameter of the sign was about 4 feet. How does the diameter compare to the circumference of the sign?

A. The diameter is about 1/3 of the circumference
B.The diameter is about 1/2 of the circumference
C.The diameter is about 2 times more than the circumference
D.The diameter is about 3 times more than the circumference
A?

5 answers

My teacher says its A, so can anyone explain how come?

Yes. :-)

C = pi * d

pi = 3.14

How much does 1/3 equal?

1/3 = 1 part of 3

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