Question

Henry's mom bought a candle with a circumference of approximately 45.1846 cm. What was the diameter of the candle?

Use 3.14 for π.


A. 14.29 cm
B. 14.32 cm
C. 14.36 cm
D. 14.39 cm

Answer 1

`\huge\boxed{\sf d = 14.39\ cm}`

Explanation:

Given:

Circumference = c = 45.1846 cm

π = 3.14

Required:

Diameter = d = ?

Formula:

C = πd

Solution:

Rearrange formula

d = C / π

d = 45.1846 / 3.14

d = 14.39 cm

`\rule[225]{225}{2}`