Geometry and TrigonometryEasy–MediumDiameter from a circumference
Geometry and Trigonometry practice question
The circumference of a circle is 12π. What is the diameter of the circle?
Answer: 12
Circumference = π × diameter, so the diameter is 12.
Common wrong answers
- If you answered 6
- 6 is the radius.
- If you answered 24
- 24 doubles the diameter.
- If you answered 36
- 36 is the radius squared.
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