Chapter 11.7, Problem 43S

To determine

To find the product of $3.14·{\left(\frac{14}{2}\right)}^2$ .

Answer to Problem 43S

  $153.86$

Explanation of Solution

Given information: $3.14·{\left(\frac{14}{2}\right)}^2$

Formula used: Rule of multiplication

Calculation: $3.14·{\left(\frac{14}{2}\right)}^2$

  $=3.14\times \frac{14}{2}\times \frac{14}{2}$

Have expanded the powers in the fraction.

  $=3.14\times 7\times 7$

Dividing the 14 by 2 on both fractions.

  $=3.14\times 49$

Multiplying the numbers.

  $=153.86$