To find the area of a circle, you can use the formula:
\[ \text{Area} = \pi r^2 \]
where \( \pi \) is approximately 3.14, and \( r \) is the radius of the circle.
Steps to solve:
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Identify the radius: In this case, the radius \( r \) is 12 feet.
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Square the radius: This means multiplying the radius by itself. \[ r^2 = 12 \times 12 = 144 \]
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Multiply by π: Now, use the value of \( \pi \) (3.14) to find the area: \[ \text{Area} = \pi r^2 = 3.14 \times 144 \]
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Calculate the multiplication: \[ 3.14 \times 144 = 452.16 \]
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Round to the required precision: In this case, the answer is already to the hundredths place.
Thus, the area of the circle with a radius of 12 feet is:
\[ \text{Area} \approx 452.16 \text{ square feet} \]
So the final answer is:
452.16 square feet