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Grade 7 McGraw Hill Glencoe - Answer Keys
Chapter 8: Measure Figures; Lesson 1: Circumference


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Find the radius or diameter of each circle with the given dimensions.

Find the circumference of each circle. Use 3.14 or \(\frac{22}{7}\) for \(\pi\). Round to the nearest tenth if necessary.

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    The largest tree in the world by volume is  in Sequoia National Park. The diameter at the base is 36 feet. If a person with outstretched arms can reach 6 feet, how many people would it take to reach around the base of the tree?
  •    people
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    The Belknap shield volcano is located in the Cascade Range in Oregon. The volcano is circular and has a diameter of 5 miles. What is the circumference of this volcano. Round your answer to the nearest tenth?
  • \(C\approx\)    \(\text{miles}\)
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    Be Precise Refer to the circle at the right.


    a. Find the circumference of the circle. Use 3 as the estimate of \(\pi\).
  • \(C\approx\)    \(\text{mm}\)
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    b. Find the circumference of the circle using 3.14 for \(\pi\).
  • \(C\approx\)    \(\text{mm}\)
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    c. Another estimate of \(\pi\) is 3.14159. Find the circumference using this estimate.
  • \(C\approx\)    \(\text{mm}\)
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    d. What do you notice about the estimate used for \(\pi\) and the circumference of the circle?
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