document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=112333>Question 112333</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Could you please provide me with some assistance with this word problem.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "A square support unit in a television is made with a side measuring 3 centimeters.  A new model is being designed for the upcoming year and will have a larger square with a side measuring 3.2 centimeters.  By how much will the area of the square be increased?\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "I know that the answer is not .2 centimeters, it is too easy.  Would the formula be: A= 3.14(r)^2\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "I appreciate any help with this one.  Thank, Jessie. </SPAN>\n" );
document.write( "</I><HR><TABLE width=100%><TR><TD><B><A HREF=http://www.algebra.com/>Algebra.Com's</A> Answer #81956 by </B><A HREF=/tutors/aboutme.mpl?userid=checkley71><B>checkley71(8403)</B></A><img src=\"/images/stars/stars-13.gif\" alt=\"\" >&nbsp;<A HREF=/tutors/aboutme.mpl?userid=checkley71><IMG SRC=http://www.algebra.com/images/aboutme-small.gif BORDER=0 alt=\"About Me\" VALIGN=MIDDLE></A>&nbsp;<IMG SRC=http://www.algebra.com/images/nopicture.jpg><BR>You can <A HREF=\"/cgi-bin/embed-solution.mpl?show=1&solution=81956\">put this solution on YOUR website!</A><BR><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> YOU ARE DESCRIBING A SQUARE BUT USING A CIRCLE FORMULA.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "IF THE SQUARE HAS A SIDE OF 3 CM THEN THE AREA IS:<BR>\n" );
document.write( "S^2=AREA OR:<BR>\n" );
document.write( "3^2=9 CM^2<BR>\n" );
document.write( "IF THE NEW SIDE IS 3.2 THEN:<BR>\n" );
document.write( "3.2^2=10.24 CM^2 <BR>\n" );
document.write( "THUS THE INCREASE IS:<BR>\n" );
document.write( "10.24-9=1.24 CM^2 INCREASE IN AREA.<BR>\n" );
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