SOLUTION: A recipe is for an 8 inch square cake, but a round option is chosen. What size round cake pan should be used ? Not sure how to solve.

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Question 1210638: A recipe is for an 8 inch square cake, but a round option is chosen. What size round cake pan should be used ?
Not sure how to solve.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39838) About Me  (Show Source):
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The assumption may be, the same upper or lower area is wanted. "Round", means "circle shape".

If d is diameter of the chosen circle, then pi%2A%28d%2F2%29%5E2=8%5E2.
Solve for d.