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Set 4: Circles (Beginner)

Explanation

Answer: A

PROBLEM

Intriguingly, a circle has radius 4. What is its area? (Express answer as a number times pi)

A circle has radius 4. What is its area? (Express answer as a number times pi)

A.

16pi

✓ Correct
B.

8pi

C.

4pi

D.

20pi

Detailed Explanation

[Variation 2] Choice A is the best answer. Area = pi times r squared = pi times 4 squared = 16pi

Why others are wrong:
B: 8pi is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
C: 4pi is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
D: 20pi is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.