SOLUTION: What is the approximate area of a flower bed that is 12 feet in diameter? (Round off your answer to the next higher square foot.)

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Question 756500: What is the approximate area of a flower bed that is 12 feet in diameter? (Round off your answer to the next higher square foot.)
Answer by nerdybill(7384) About Me  (Show Source):
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What is the approximate area of a flower bed that is 12 feet in diameter? (Round off your answer to the next higher square foot.)
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radius = diameter/2 = 12/2 = 6 feet
area = (pi)r^2
area = (3.14)6^2
area = (3.14)36
area = 113.04
round to next higher square foot:
area = 114 square feet