Basic College Mathematics (9th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321825535
ISBN 13: 978-0-32182-553-7

Chapter 8 - Geometry - 8.6 Circles - 8.6 Exercises - Page 576: 19

Answer

Pi: The ratio of the circumference of a circle to the diameter of a circle

Work Step by Step

Pi can be thought of as the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter. Whenever the circumference of a circle is divided by its diameter the answer is always approximately 3.14 (also known as $\pi$).
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