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OpenStudy (anonymous):

The surface area of the top surface of the water in a circular swimming pool is about 206 square feet. Estimate the radius of the pool, to the nearest foot. a) about 14 ft b)about 8 ft c)about 11 ft d) about 10 ft

OpenStudy (mertsj):

Well, let's think. The area is the radius squared multiplied by pi.

OpenStudy (mertsj):

Pi is about 3. What number multiplied by 3 is around 206?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

aroung 68

OpenStudy (mertsj):

So the radius squared is around 68. What number squared is close to 68?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

8

OpenStudy (mertsj):

Then choose 8

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thank you

OpenStudy (mertsj):

yw

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