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Question 614055: Could someone please help me with this problem?
What is the appoximate circumference of the largest circle that could be cut out of an 8 1/2-inch by 11-inch piece of paper? Use 3.14 for pie and round to the nearest inch.
A. 27 in.
B. 53 in.
C. 69 in.
D. 227 inches
Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
What is the approximate circumference of the largest circle that could be cut out of an 8 1/2-inch by 11-inch piece of paper?
Use 3.14 for pie and round to the nearest inch.
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Circumference:

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The longest diameter (that remains on the paper) would be 8.5 inches, 8.5*3.14 = 26.69 ~ 27 inches
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