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A circle is inscribed in a square with sides of 16 cm. What is the area of the region inside the square but outside the circle? (π = 3.14)

  1. 230.88 cm²
  2. 55.04 cm²
  3. 200.96 cm²
  4. 205.76 cm²

Answer

B. 55.04 cm²

Solution

Square = 256; circle (r = 8) = 200.96. Shaded = 55.04 cm².

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