document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=1185372>Question 1185372</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> A circle with diameter 10 centimeters has an arc that is made from a central angle with degree measure 75. Find the arclength in centimeters. The following steps and conclusion form part of the solution: Step 1: Write the formula for arclength, s = rt. Step2: Substitute r = 10 and t = 75 into the formula, s = (10)(75). Step 3: Simply to s = 750. Therefore, the arclength is 750 centimeters. Is the suggested solution correct? Explain. * </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "It should be obvious that the suggested solution is not right.  It is nonsensical to say that an arc of a circle with diameter 10cm cut off by a central angle of 75 degrees has an arc length of 750cm...!<br><BR>\n" );
document.write( "The problem with the solution is as the other tutor points out -- the formula s=rt for arc length gives the arc length when the radius is r and the angle is t RADIANS -- not t degrees.<br><BR>\n" );
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