SOLUTION: A flower bed is planted in the shape of an arc along the edge of a circular walkway. If the circle has a radius of 5 yards and the angle subtended by the arc measures 1.5 radians,

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Question 728472: A flower bed is planted in the shape of an arc along the edge of a circular walkway. If the circle has a radius of 5 yards and the angle subtended by the arc measures 1.5 radians, what is the length, in yards, of the border?
(A) 0.5
(B) 2
(C) 3
(D) 6.5
(E) 7.5

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Answer by lynnlo(4176) About Me  (Show Source):
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YOUR ANSWER IS E=7.5

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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A flower bed is planted in the shape of an arc along the edge of a circular walkway. If the circle has a radius of 5 yards and the angle subtended by the arc measures 1.5 radians, what is the length, in yards, of the border?
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Arc length = angle*radius
= 1.5*5
= 7.5 yards