If the area of a circle is 36pi, what is the circumference

Mathematics · High School · Tue Nov 03 2020

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Given:

Area of a Circle: 36π

Determine the Circumference:

Formula for the Area of the Circle:

A =  πr^2

Formula for the Circumference of the Circle:

C = 2πr

Solution:

SInce we are given the area of the circle, we must first find its radius, by solving r in terms of A.

A = πr^2

r^2 = A/π

r =√A/π

r = √36π/π

r = 6

Substitute the value of r in the formula for the circumference of the circle.

C = 2πr

C = 2π(6)

C = 12π

Final answer:

C = 12π or 37.69