SOLUTION: Solve the problem. Round answer to 2 decimal places What is the difference in area covered by a single 10-inch windshield wiper operating with a central angle of 126degrees compa

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Question 271791: Solve the problem. Round answer to 2 decimal places
What is the difference in area covered by a single 10-inch windshield wiper operating with a central angle of 126degrees compared to a pair of 3-inch wipers operating together each having a central angle of 106degrees?

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Solve the problem. Round answer to 2 decimal places
What is the difference in area covered by a single 10-inch windshield wiper operating with a central angle of 126 degrees compared to a pair of 3-inch wipers operating together each having a central angle of 106 degrees?
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A three inch wiper!! Anyway, here's the method
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Find the area covered by the single 10" wiper that covers 126 degrees
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A+=+pi%2A10%5E2*126%2F360
A = 109.96 sq/in
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Find the area of the two 3" wipers that covers 106 degrees each
A+=+pi%2A3%5E2*106%2F360 * 2
A = 16.65 sq/in
A big difference