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Answer: ASet 5: Circles (Beginner)
Explanation
PROBLEM
Intriguingly, a circle has radius 5. What is its area? (Express answer as a number times pi)
A circle has radius 5. What is its area? (Express answer as a number times pi)
A.✓ Correct
25pi
B.
10pi
C.
5pi
D.
30pi
Detailed Explanation
[Variation 2] Choice A is the best answer. Area = pi times r squared = pi times 5 squared = 25pi
Why others are wrong:
B: 10pi is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
C: 5pi is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
D: 30pi is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.