Chapter 11.8, Problem 16PPS

To determine

To compute the area of the circle.

Answer to Problem 16PPS

  $498.4$ squaremeters.

Explanation of Solution

Given information: Diameter $d=24.8$ meters. Hence radius $r=\frac{24.8}{2}$

  $=12.4$ meters.

Formula used: Area of circle $A=\pi \times r^2$

Calculation: $A=\pi \times r^2$

Putting the value of ‘r’.

  $=3.14\times 12.4\times 12.4$

Taken $\pi =3.14$

  $=498.38$

Rounding to the nearest tenth.

  $=498.4$ square meters.