What is the circumference of a circle whose radius is ?
Answer
The correct answer is — Simplify: .
Step-by-step solution
- Recall the formula for circumference: .
- Substitute into the formula: .
- Simplify: .
Common mistake: Using instead of (forgetting the factor 2).
Concept tested: Circumference formula
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