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

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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(52780) About Me  (Show Source):
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How much farther = %28pi%2Ad%29%2F2 - d,


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


So, the answer is  %283.14%2A0.25%29%2F2+-+0.25 = 0.1425 of a mile.


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

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