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Set 5: Circles (Beginner)

Explanation

Answer: A

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.

25pi

✓ Correct
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.