Geometry and TrigonometryEasy–MediumArea of a circular pond with an approximate pi
Geometry and Trigonometry practice question
A circular pond has a radius of 2 metres. Using 3.14 for π, what is its area, in square metres?
Answer: 12.56
3.14 × 2² = 12.56.
Common wrong answers
- If you answered 6.28
- 6.28 uses 2r instead of r².
- If you answered 25.12
- 25.12 uses (2r)².
- If you answered 12.57
- 12.57 rounds with the exact π, but the question asks for 3.14.
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