Darrin has both a big yard and a big dog. When he is at home Darrin lets the dog roam his property but when he leaves he usually puts the dog on a leash and then attaches the leash to a stake in the middle of his yard. Darrin’s dog is on a 15 foot leash. How long is the circular path that the dog can walk in if he is pulling the leash as tight as it will reach? What is the maximum total area in which the dog has to run and play with the same leash

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Darrin has both a big yard and a big dog. When he is at home Darrin lets the dog roam his property but when he leaves he usually puts the dog on a leash and then attaches the leash to a stake in the middle of his yard. Darrin’s dog is on a 15 foot leash. How long is the circular path that the dog can walk in if he is pulling the leash as tight as it will reach?  What is the maximum total area in which the dog has to run and play with the same leash

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Can you find the circumference and area of the circle?

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