SOLUTION: A circular target has a radius of 25 cm. What is the probability of hitting a 1 cm diameter circle on the target with an arrow?
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Question 1081816: A circular target has a radius of 25 cm. What is the probability of hitting a 1 cm diameter circle on the target with an arrow? Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! A circular target has a radius of 25 cm. What is the probability of hitting a 1 cm diameter circle on the target with an arrow?
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P(hit target) = (area of target)/(area of circle)
= (pi^0.5^2)/(pi*25^2) = 0.025/625 = 0.00004
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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