Question 1 of 5
A science class recorded the dimensions of several circular petri dishes, as shown in the table.
| Dish | Radius (centimeters) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 2 |
| 2 | 5 |
| 3 | 7 |
Which is the area, in square centimeters, of Dish 2?
Explanation
The area of a circle is given by . From the table, Dish 2 has radius centimeters. Substituting gives . So the correct answer is .
Concept summary
To find the area of a circle, use : square the radius, then multiply by .