SOLUTION: At a campground, a rectangular fire pit is 7 feet by 6 feet. What is the area of the largest circular fire that can be made in this fire pit? Use 3.14 for π. Round to the nearest

Question 1140213: At a campground, a rectangular fire pit is 7 feet by 6 feet. What is the area of the largest circular fire that can be made in this fire pit? Use 3.14 for π. Round to the nearest square inch.

Found 2 solutions by josmiceli, Alan3354:
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The largest diameter that fits is ft
The radius, ft

ft2
Convert to square inches

4,069 in2 rounded to nearest square inch

Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
At a campground, a rectangular fire pit is 7 feet by 6 feet. What is the area of the largest circular fire that can be made in this fire pit? Use 3.14 for π. Round to the nearest square inch.
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The largest circle had a diameter of 6 feet.
r = 3 feet
Area = pi*r^2
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Use whatever you want for pi.
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