Circle Word Problems: Key Words

Mrs. Jackson just purchased a circle pool for her backyard. The pool has a radius of 6 feet. If she wants to cover her pool how many square feet should the cover be?

• Area

• Circumference

Tags

CCSS.7.G.B.4

An architect is making a plan for a new circular playground. If the picture below is the playground, how much fencing needs to go up to keep the kids in the circle? Use 3.14 for π.

• Area

• Circumference

Tags

CCSS.7.G.B.4

The first Ferris wheel was built in 1893 in Chicago. Its diameter was 250 feet. How many feet did the Ferris wheel rotate with one complete turn? Use 3.14 for π.

• Area

• Circumference

Tags

CCSS.7.G.B.4

Mrs VanSciver bought a circular rug. The radius of the rug was 2.5 feet. How much of her floor will be covered by the rug. Use 3.14 for π.

• Area

• Circumference

Tags

CCSS.7.G.B.4

A bicycle trail in the shape of a circle has a diameter of 3 miles. Kiersty biked around the trail 4 times. About how far did Kiersty bike? Use 3.14 for π.

• Area

• Circumference

Tags

CCSS.7.G.B.4

The radius of the top of a birthday cake is 4 inches. Monty wants to put icing on the entire top of the cake. How much icing will she use. Use 3.14 for π.

• Area

• Circumference

Tags

CCSS.7.G.B.4

Mr. Blain designed a circular walkway in front of his house. The diameter of the walkway is about 6 feet long. How many square feet of bricks will he need to buy to create the walkway? Use 3.14 for π.

• Area

• Circumference

Tags

CCSS.7.G.B.4

The circle represents a tablecloth that Angie bought. She wants to sew fringe along the edge of the tablecloth. How many of fringe does she need to buy? Use 3.14 for π.

• Area

• Circumference

Tags

CCSS.7.G.B.4

Alejandra is making a tablecloth. Her table has a 7 foot diameter. How many square feet of material does she need to use to make the tablecloth? Use 3.14 for π.

• Area

• Circumference

Tags

CCSS.7.G.B.4

Jason painted a circular picture for his wife. The picture has a diameter of 20 inches. How many inches of frame would Jason need to purchase to surround the picture? Use 3.14 for pi

• Area

• Circumference

Tags

CCSS.7.G.B.4