Question

Using a compass, Jane draws a circle on her paper with a radius of 2.5 inches. What is the area of the circle?

Answer 1

19.625 in^(2)

Explanation:

A = (3.14)(2.5^(2) ) = (3.14)(6.25) = 19.625 in^(2)

Answer 2

Area of a circle formula = π r²
Area of a circle formula = π 2.5²
Area of a circle formula = π (6.25)
Area of a circle formula = 19.63495408