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Answer: ASet 3: Circles (Beginner)
Explanation
PROBLEM
Recent studies show that a circle has radius 3. What is its area? (Express answer as a number times pi)
A circle has radius 3. What is its area? (Express answer as a number times pi)
A.✓ Correct
9pi
B.
12pi
C.
6pi
D.
3pi
Detailed Explanation
[Variation 1] Choice A is the best answer. Area = pi times r squared = pi times 3 squared = 9pi
Why others are wrong:
B: 12pi is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
C: 6pi is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
D: 3pi is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.