Use the correct formula to find the area of a circle if the diameter is 21 mi. Round to the nearest hundredths place. Use 3.14 for π

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Responses

131.88 mi.2
131.88 mi squared

65.94 mi.2
65.94 mi squared

1,384.74 mi.2
1,384.74 mi squared

346.19 mi.2

1 answer

To find the area of a circle, you can use the formula:

\[ A = \pi r^2 \]

where \( A \) is the area and \( r \) is the radius.

Given that the diameter is 21 miles, you can find the radius by dividing the diameter by 2:

\[ r = \frac{21 \text{ mi}}{2} = 10.5 \text{ mi} \]

Now, use the radius in the area formula:

\[ A = 3.14 \times (10.5 \text{ mi})^2 \]

Calculating \( (10.5 \text{ mi})^2 \):

\[ 10.5^2 = 110.25 \text{ mi}^2 \]

Now, plug that value into the area formula:

\[ A = 3.14 \times 110.25 \text{ mi}^2 \approx 346.19 \text{ mi}^2 \]

So, the area of the circle is approximately:

\[ \boxed{346.19 \text{ mi}^2} \]

The correct response is 346.19 mi².