Fix the Shaded Ring Mistake

Understand the problem

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First, understand the question

Do not start calculating until the given information and the required answer are clear.

Problem

A circular path has outer radius 77 m and inner radius 55 m. Find its area using π=227\pi=\frac{22}{7}.

What are we trying to do?

Find only the area of the circular path between the outer circle and the inner circle.

Build the solution one reason at a time

Read why each action is needed. Then use it to change the mathematical model.

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shaded=outerinner\text{shaded}=\text{outer}-\text{inner}
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