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<math>\textbf{(A)}\ \frac\pi2 \qquad \textbf{(B)}\ \frac{2\pi}3 \qquad \textbf{(C)}\ \pi \qquad \textbf{(D)}\ \frac{4\pi}3 \qquad \textbf{(E)}\ \frac{5\pi}3</math> | <math>\textbf{(A)}\ \frac\pi2 \qquad \textbf{(B)}\ \frac{2\pi}3 \qquad \textbf{(C)}\ \pi \qquad \textbf{(D)}\ \frac{4\pi}3 \qquad \textbf{(E)}\ \frac{5\pi}3</math> | ||
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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{\textbf{(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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Latest revision as of 09:51, 16 July 2024
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Problem
A rectangle is inscribed in a semicircle with the 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
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Video Solution
https://youtu.be/tdh0u9_xjN0 ~savannahsolver
See Also
2013 AMC 8 (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
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