Solve the problem.
-A square lawn has an area of 2450 square feet. A sprinkler placed at the center of the lawn sprays a water in a circular pattern that just covers the lawn. What is the radius of the circle?
A) 24.75 ft
B) 70 ft
C) 35 ft
D) 49.5 ft

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The area of the square lawn is 2450 square feet, so each side of the square is √2450 feet. The diagonal of the square, which is the diameter of the circle, is √2 times the side length. Therefore, the radius of the circle is (√2 * √2450) / 2 = 35 ft.

Solve the Problem. -A Square Lawn Has an Area of 2450 Square Feet