Answer:
19.625 cm² is your answer
Explanation:
Area of the circle can be solved using the equation: Area = 

Solve for r (radius). To find radius, use Radius = 

Solve for radius

Plug in 2.5 for radius. Remember that Area = 

Area = 

Simplify
Area = 

Area = 

Multiply
Area = 

19.625 cm² is your answer
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