Ok I'm confused. The question is... Find the area of a circle if the radius is 5 meters. Leave the answer in terms of pi. I keep getting 78.5 but that's not an answer choice. Im doing the correct steps so whats wrong???

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anonymous · Answer

A= pi*r^2

anonymous · Answer

19.625, try the formula and see if you get the same.

anonymous · Answer

@Miloo, are you trying?

anonymous · Answer

Yes

anonymous · Answer

2.5*25.=6.25
6.25*3.14=19.625

anonymous · Answer

Ok I was multiplying wrong with the formula I see how you got the answer to the formula.

anonymous · Answer

is it an answer choice

anonymous · Answer

No the answer choices are )
A =100π square meters	
B)
A =25π square meters	
Eliminate
C)
A = 5π square meters	
D)
A = 10π square meters

anonymous · Answer

Where did you get  2.5 I thought pi was 3.14?

anonymous · Answer

i was squaring  thr radius first

anonymous · Answer

This is the only picture is gives me showing the radius and diameter.

triciaal · Answer

why did you eliminate the correct answer?

triciaal · Answer

Area A = pi r^2
r = 5  leave  pi as pi
substitute
A = pi (5^2)
A = 25 pi 
unit of measure m x m = meter square

anonymous · Answer

I didnt eliminate it. When I copied it the eliminate button showed up. Sorry but I see how you got the answer. Thanks for everyones help.

triciaal · Answer

welcome