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Learn how to find the area of a circle to the nearest tenth with detailed examples and practice problems. Discover the formulas and steps needed for accurate calculations.
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Section 14.3 Area of a Circle
Example 3 • CRATERS The Chicxulub Crater in the Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico, was caused by a crashing asteroid or comet about 65 million years ago. Because the crater lies about 1 kilometer under the ground, scientists can only estimate its diameter. If the diameter measures 300 kilometers, what is the area covered by the crater?
Your Turn • SWIMMING POOL A new children’s circular swimming pool being built at a local recreation center has a diameter of 24 feet. About how much area does the new pool cover?
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