Basic Geometry : How to find the area of a rectangle

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Example Questions

Example Question #633 : Basic Geometry

A rectangle is placed inside a circle as shown in the figure.

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If the diameter of the circle is , what is the area of the shaded region?

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

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In order to find the area of the shaded region, you must subtract the area of the rectangle from the area of the circle.

First, let's find the area of the circle.

Recall how to find the area of a circle:

Now, recall the relationship between the radius and the diameter.

Substitute in the length of the diameter to find the length of the radius.

Now, use the radius to find the area of the circle.

Next, find the area of the rectangle.

Substitute in the given values for the length and the width.

Now that we have both areas, we can find the area of the shaded region.

Solve and round the answer to two decimal places.

Example Question #222 : Rectangles

A rectangle is placed inside a circle as shown in the figure.

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If the diameter of the circle is , what is the area of the shaded region?

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

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In order to find the area of the shaded region, you must subtract the area of the rectangle from the area of the circle.

First, let's find the area of the circle.

Recall how to find the area of a circle:

Now, recall the relationship between the radius and the diameter.

Substitute in the length of the diameter to find the length of the radius.

Now, use the radius to find the area of the circle.

Next, find the area of the rectangle.

Substitute in the given values for the length and the width.

Now that we have both areas, we can find the area of the shaded region.

Solve and round the answer to two decimal places.

Example Question #83 : How To Find The Area Of A Rectangle

A rectangle is placed inside a circle as shown in the figure.

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If the diameter of the circle is , what is the area of the shaded region?

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

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In order to find the area of the shaded region, you must subtract the area of the rectangle from the area of the circle.

First, let's find the area of the circle.

Recall how to find the area of a circle:

Now, recall the relationship between the radius and the diameter.

Substitute in the length of the diameter to find the length of the radius.

Now, use the radius to find the area of the circle.

Next, find the area of the rectangle.

Substitute in the given values for the length and the width.

Now that we have both areas, we can find the area of the shaded region.

Solve and round the answer to two decimal places.

Example Question #84 : How To Find The Area Of A Rectangle

A rectangle is placed inside a circle as shown in the figure.

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If the diameter of the circle is , what is the area of the shaded region?

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

13

In order to find the area of the shaded region, you must subtract the area of the rectangle from the area of the circle.

First, let's find the area of the circle.

Recall how to find the area of a circle:

Now, recall the relationship between the radius and the diameter.

Substitute in the length of the diameter to find the length of the radius.

Now, use the radius to find the area of the circle.

Next, find the area of the rectangle.

Substitute in the given values for the length and the width.

Now that we have both areas, we can find the area of the shaded region.

Solve and round the answer to two decimal places.

Example Question #85 : How To Find The Area Of A Rectangle

A rectangle is placed inside a circle as shown in the figure.

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If the diameter of the circle is , what is the area of the shaded region?

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

13

In order to find the area of the shaded region, you must subtract the area of the rectangle from the area of the circle.

First, let's find the area of the circle.

Recall how to find the area of a circle:

Now, recall the relationship between the radius and the diameter.

Substitute in the length of the diameter to find the length of the radius.

Now, use the radius to find the area of the circle.

Next, find the area of the rectangle.

Substitute in the given values for the length and the width.

Now that we have both areas, we can find the area of the shaded region.

Solve and round the answer to two decimal places.

Example Question #86 : How To Find The Area Of A Rectangle

A rectangle is placed inside a circle as shown in the figure.

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If the diameter of the circle is , what is the area of the shaded region?

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

13

In order to find the area of the shaded region, you must subtract the area of the rectangle from the area of the circle.

First, let's find the area of the circle.

Recall how to find the area of a circle:

Now, recall the relationship between the radius and the diameter.

Substitute in the length of the diameter to find the length of the radius.

Now, use the radius to find the area of the circle.

Next, find the area of the rectangle.

Substitute in the given values for the length and the width.

Now that we have both areas, we can find the area of the shaded region.

Solve and round the answer to two decimal places.

Example Question #641 : Basic Geometry

A rectangle is placed inside a circle as shown in the figure.

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If the diameter of the circle is , what is the area of the shaded region?

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

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In order to find the area of the shaded region, you must subtract the area of the rectangle from the area of the circle.

First, let's find the area of the circle.

Recall how to find the area of a circle:

Now, recall the relationship between the radius and the diameter.

Substitute in the length of the diameter to find the length of the radius.

Now, use the radius to find the area of the circle.

Next, find the area of the rectangle.

Substitute in the given values for the length and the width.

Now that we have both areas, we can find the area of the shaded region.

Solve and round the answer to two decimal places.

Example Question #88 : How To Find The Area Of A Rectangle

A rectangle is placed inside a circle as shown in the figure.

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If the diameter of the circle is , what is the area of the shaded region?

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

13

In order to find the area of the shaded region, you must subtract the area of the rectangle from the area of the circle.

First, let's find the area of the circle.

Recall how to find the area of a circle:

Now, recall the relationship between the radius and the diameter.

Substitute in the length of the diameter to find the length of the radius.

Now, use the radius to find the area of the circle.

Next, find the area of the rectangle.

Substitute in the given values for the length and the width.

Now that we have both areas, we can find the area of the shaded region.

Solve and round the answer to two decimal places.

Example Question #89 : How To Find The Area Of A Rectangle

A rectangle is placed inside a circle as shown in the figure.

12

If the diameter of the circle is , what is the area of the shaded region?

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

13

In order to find the area of the shaded region, you must subtract the area of the rectangle from the area of the circle.

First, let's find the area of the circle.

Recall how to find the area of a circle:

Now, recall the relationship between the radius and the diameter.

Substitute in the length of the diameter to find the length of the radius.

Now, use the radius to find the area of the circle.

Next, find the area of the rectangle.

Substitute in the given values for the length and the width.

Now that we have both areas, we can find the area of the shaded region.

Solve and round the answer to two decimal places.

Example Question #90 : How To Find The Area Of A Rectangle

Rectangle 1

Find the area of the rectangle.

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

To find the area of any rectangle, multiply the base and height.  

Use this formula: 

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In this case, the base is  and the height is .  

When we multiply , the answer is , so that is the area of the rectangle.

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