SOLUTION: Problem: I have a 45 foot length of gating material divided into 30" sections. Approximately how large of a circle (in square feet) could be formed?

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Question 331311: Problem: I have a 45 foot length of gating material divided into 30" sections. Approximately how large of a circle (in square feet) could be formed?
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Your circumference must be 45 feet. Then the radius of your circle must be



The area is given by:



Substituting:



I'll leave you alone to spend some quality time with your calculator.

John

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