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| − | A semicircle has symmetry, so the center is exactly at the midpoint of the 2 side on the rectangle, making the radius, by the Pythagorean Theorem, <math>\sqrt{1^2+1^2}=\sqrt{2}</math>. The area is <math>\frac{2\pi}{2}=\boxed{(C) \pi}</math>. | + | A semicircle has symmetry, so the center is exactly at the midpoint of the 2 side on the rectangle, making the radius, by the Pythagorean Theorem, <math>\sqrt{1^2+1^2}=\sqrt{2}</math>. The area is <math>\frac{2\pi}{2}=\boxed{\textbf{(C)}\ \pi}</math>. |
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Revision as of 08:33, 27 November 2013
Problem
A 
rectangle is inscribed in a semicircle with longer side on the diameter. What is the area of the semicircle?
Solution
A semicircle has symmetry, so the center is exactly at the midpoint of the 2 side on the rectangle, making the radius, by the Pythagorean Theorem, 
. The area is 
.
See Also
| 2013 AMC 8 (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
| Preceded by Problem 19 |
Followed by Problem 21 | |
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| All AJHSME/AMC 8 Problems and Solutions | ||
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