Answer:
area = 81π in² (or ≈ 254.47 in²)
Step-by-step explanation:
The formula for an area of a circle is area = πr².
You are given the diameter, which is 18 in.
diameter = radius (2)
So to get radius, divide the diameter in half:
18/2 = 9.
Now that we have the radius, put that back into the formula for the area of a circle:
area= π9²
Then, solve for the 9², which will be 81 and put it back into the formula.
area = 81π in²
If you need to get rid of the π, the answer will be about 254.47 in²