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Answer: ASet 2: Circles (Intermediate)
Explanation
PROBLEM
Recent studies show that a circle has circumference 16pi. What is its radius?
A circle has circumference 16pi. What is its radius?
A.✓ Correct
8
B.
10
C.
4
D.
9
Detailed Explanation
[Variation 1] Choice A is the best answer. C = 2 times pi times r. 16pi = 2 times pi times r. r = 8
Why others are wrong:
B: 10 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
C: 4 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
D: 9 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.