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− | Let the side length of the square be <math>s</math>, and let the radius of the circle be <math>r</math>. Thus we have <math>s^2=r^2\pi</math>. Dividing each side by <math>r^2</math>, we get <math>\frac{s^2}{r^2}=\pi</math>. Since <math>\left(\frac{s}{r}\right)^2=\frac{s^2}{r^2}</math>, we have <math>\frac{s}{r}=\sqrt{\pi}\Rightarrow \boxed{\textbf{(B)}\ \sqrt{\pi}}</math> | + | Let the side length of the square be <math>s</math>, and let the radius of the circle be <math>r</math>. Thus we have <math>s^2=r^2\pi</math>. Dividing each side by <math>r^2</math>, we get <math>\frac{s^2}{r^2}=\pi</math>. Since <math>\left(\frac{s}{r}\right)^2=\frac{s^2}{r^2}</math>, we have <math>\frac{s}{r}=\sqrt{\pi}\Rightarrow \boxed{\textbf{(B)}\ \sqrt{\pi}}</math> |
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
{{AMC8 box|year=2010|num-b=15|num-a=17}} | {{AMC8 box|year=2010|num-b=15|num-a=17}} | ||
{{MAA Notice}} | {{MAA Notice}} |
Revision as of 17:48, 25 December 2018
Problem 16
A square and a circle have the same area. What is the ratio of the side length of the square to the radius of the circle?
Solution
Let the side length of the square be , and let the radius of the circle be
. Thus we have
. Dividing each side by
, we get
. Since
, we have
See Also
2010 AMC 8 (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
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