SOLUTION: The distance from the center of the trampoline to the edge of its steel frame is 7 feet. The protective padding covering the springs is 18 inches wide. Find the area of the circula

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Question 1071384: The distance from the center of the trampoline to the edge of its steel frame is 7 feet. The protective padding covering the springs is 18 inches wide. Find the area of the circular jumping surface of the trampoline, in square feet.
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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+18%2F12+=+1.5+
The radius of the jumping surface in feet is
+7+-+1.5+=+5.5+
+A+=+pi%2A%28+5.5+%29%5E2+
+A+=+3.1416%2A30.25+
+A+=+95.0334+ ft2