Question

If an area in the form of a circle is to be roped off by a rope 10 m long, what will be the radius of this area? Round your answer to two decimal places.
A. 3.18 m
B. 2.56 m
C. 0.31 m
D. 1.59 m

Answer 1

Your answer is A) 3.18

Just divide the circumference (10) by π

10 / π ≈ 3.18

There's your answer!

Answer 2

2πr = 10 m
πr = 5 m
r = 5 / π
r =
$5 \times \frac{7}{22} = \frac{35}{22} = 1.59 \: m$
Answer will be D. 1.59 m