SOLUTION: Could someone help me with this problem? A circular coffee table has a diameter of 5 ft. What will it cost to have the top refinished if the company charges $3 per square f

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Question 39718: Could someone help me with this problem?
A circular coffee table has a diameter of 5 ft. What will it cost to have the top refinished if the company charges $3 per square foot for the refinishing?
Thanks,
Sher
Answer by Nate(3500) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You want to know the area of the circular table.
A+=+%28pi%29r%5E2
A+=+%28pi%29%282.5%29%5E2
A+=+19.63495 square feet
Each square foot costs $3.00
Cost+=+3%2819.63495%29
The cost would be $58.90