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Answer: CSet 3: Circles (Beginner)
Explanation
PROBLEM
Recent studies show that a circle has radius 7. What is its circumference? (Express answer as a number times pi)
A circle has radius 7. What is its circumference? (Express answer as a number times pi)
A.
7pi
B.
49pi
C.✓ Correct
14pi
D.
16pi
Detailed Explanation
[Variation 1] Choice C is the best answer. Circumference = 2 times pi times r = 2 times pi times 7 = 14pi
Why others are wrong:
A: 7pi is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
B: 49pi is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
D: 16pi is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.