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Circle O has a circumference of approximately 44 inches.

What is the approximate length of the diameter?

A. 7 inches
B. 14 inches
C. 22 inches
D. 44 inches

Answer :

To find the diameter of a circle when you know its circumference, you can use the formula:

[tex]\[ \text{Circumference} = \pi \times \text{Diameter} \][/tex]

We need to solve for the diameter. Rearranging the formula gives us:

[tex]\[ \text{Diameter} = \frac{\text{Circumference}}{\pi} \][/tex]

In this problem, the circumference of the circle is approximately 44 inches. By substituting the given value into the formula, you get:

[tex]\[ \text{Diameter} = \frac{44}{\pi} \][/tex]

Using the value of [tex]\(\pi \approx 3.14159\)[/tex], the calculation gives:

[tex]\[ \text{Diameter} \approx \frac{44}{3.14159} \approx 14.0056 \][/tex]

Based on the calculation, the approximate length of the diameter is 14 inches. Therefore, among the given options, the closest correct answer is:

14 inches