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Answer: ASet 3: Circles (Intermediate)
Explanation
PROBLEM
Recent studies show that a circle has circumference 6pi. What is its radius?
A circle has circumference 6pi. What is its radius?
A.✓ Correct
3
B.
4
C.
1
D.
6
Detailed Explanation
[Variation 1] Choice A is the best answer. C = 2 times pi times r. 6pi = 2 times pi times r. r = 3
Why others are wrong:
B: 4 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
C: 1 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
D: 6 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.