A square is inscribed in a circle with a diameter of 12 cm. If a point in the circle is chosen at random, what is the probabilit

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goldfiish [28.3K]

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A square is inscribed in a circle with a diameter of 12 cm. If a point in the circle is chosen at random, what is the probabilit

y of picking a point in the shaded region? Round the answer to the nearest hundredth.
A. 0.08
B. 0.36
C. 0.57
D. 0.64

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Daniel [21] · Answer 1 · 2022-05-24T11:58:09+03:00

Daniel [21]3 years ago

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P(shaded) = A of circle - A of square all divided by total outcomes which is A of circle = pi r^2 = pi(6)^2 = 36pi
estimate the sides of the square, 12 minus 4 = 8
A of square = s^2 = 64
P= 64/36pi = 0.56 .Choice C
Hope this helps=)