A circular park having a radius of 14 m. If a 1.5 m wide path is built around…
2025
A circular park having a radius of 14 m. If a 1.5 m wide path is built around it, what is the approximate area
of the path?
- A.
139 m²
- B.
135 m²
- C.
142 m²
- D.
150 m²
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Correct answer: A
The path area equals the area of the outer circle minus the inner circle. Outer radius = 14 + 1.5 = 15.5 m, so area = pi(15.5^2 - 14^2) = pi x 44.25, approximately 139 m^2.