SSAT Math Question 139: Answer and Explanation

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Question: 139

1. To find the radius of a circle whose circumference is 60 inches,

  • A. multiply 60 by π.
  • B. divide 60 by 2π.
  • C. divide 30 by 2π.
  • D. divide 60 by π and extract the square root of the result.

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

The correct answer is (B). Because the circumference of a circle is equivalent to π times the diameter, the circumference is also equal to π times twice the radius. Divide the circumference by 2π.

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