SOLUTION: If one third of a circle with a radius of 6 is shaded, what is the area of the shaded portion of the circle?

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Question 896020: If one third of a circle with a radius of 6 is shaded, what is the area of the shaded portion of the circle?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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A=pi*r^2
A=36*pi
1/3 is shaded
1/3*36 *pi
12 pi is shaded or about 37.7