SOLUTION: If i have a round rug in a square room which measures 100 square feet. how many square feet does rug cover?

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Question 391583: If i have a round rug in a square room which measures 100 square feet. how many square feet does rug cover?


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If i have a round rug in a square room which measures 100 square feet.
how many square feet does rug cover?
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Find the side of the square room,
s = sqrt%28100%29
s = 10 ft
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Assuming it just fits inside the room.
This will also be the diameter of the round rug; radius = 5 ft
A = pi%2A5%5E2
A = 75.54 sq/ft
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