SOLUTION: A map of a public park shows a circular pond. There is a bridge along the diameter of the pond that is 0.25 mi long. You walk across the bridge, while your friend walks halfway aro

Question 1136687: A map of a public park shows a circular pond. There is a bridge along the diameter of the pond that is 0.25 mi long. You walk across the bridge, while your friend walks halfway around the pond to meet you at the other side of the bridge. How much farther does your friend walk?

Answer by ikleyn(52781) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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How much farther =  - d,


where d is the diameter = 0.25 of a mile,  = 3.14 (approximately).


So, the answer is   = 0.1425 of a mile.

        Since this problem does include the number ,

        please accept my congratulations with today's

                day (March, 14 = 3/14 = 3.14).

        I wish you to love Math and to be loved by Math !

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