High School Math : Radius

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Example Question #301 : Circles

Ashley has a square room in her apartment that measures 81 square feet. What is the circumference of the largest circular area rug that she can fit in the space?

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Explanation:

In order to solve this question, first calculate the length of each side of the room. 

The length of each side of the room is also equal to the length of the diameter of the largest circular rug that can fit in the room. Since , the circumference is simply

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