Civil Service Exam Reviewer · Measurement and Geometry · hard

A circle is inscribed in a square with sides of 8 cm. What is the area of the region inside the square but outside the circle? (π = 3.14)

  1. 51.44 cm²
  2. 13.76 cm²
  3. 50.24 cm²
  4. 38.88 cm²

Answer

B. 13.76 cm²

Solution

Square = 64; circle (r = 4) = 50.24. Shaded = 13.76 cm².

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