SOLUTION: I'm studying for my ACT, and I have no idea how to even begin to do this problem: A square is circumscribed about a circle with a 7-foot radius. What is the area of the square, in

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Question 429276: I'm studying for my ACT, and I have no idea how to even begin to do this problem:
A square is circumscribed about a circle with a 7-foot radius. What is the area of the square, in square feet?

Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The diameter and therfore the sides are 14 ft
A=LW
A=14^2
A=196 sq ft including the area of the circle.
Area of the circle is A=pir^2
A=3.14*7^2
A=153.86 sq ft