Civil Service Exam Reviewer · Measurement and Geometry · hard
A circle is inscribed in a square with sides of 12 cm. What is the area of the region inside the square but outside the circle? (π = 3.14)
- 125.16 cm²
- 113.04 cm²
- 30.96 cm²
- 106.32 cm²
Answer
C. 30.96 cm²
Solution
Square = 144; circle (r = 6) = 113.04. Shaded = 30.96 cm².
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