Area, SMB-005

A path 1.5 metres wide surrounds a circular lawn of radius 3 metres.

Find the area of the path, correct to the nearest square metre. (2 marks)

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`35\ text{m²}`

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`text(Area of annulus)`

`= pi (R^2-r^2)`

`= pi (4.5^2-3^2)`

`= pi (11.25)`

`=35.3…`

`=35\ text{m² (nearest m²)}`