ISEE Word Problems Question 121: Answer and Explanation

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Question: 121

3. In the figure below, the largest possible circle is cut out of a square piece of tin. The area of the remaining piece of tin is approximately (in square inches)

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  • A. 0.14
  • B. 0.75
  • C. 0.86
  • D. 3.14

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

The correct answer is (C). The area of a square = s2

The area of this square = 22 = 4

The area of a circle = π o r2

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The area of this circle 45209.png

The difference between the area of this square and the area of this circle is 4 - 3.14 = 0.86

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