Name: kristine
Who is asking: Student
Level of the question: All

Question: Use the formula for the area of a circle, A=3.14rsq, to determine which is a better deal: a 14-in. pizza for $10.50 or a 16-in. pizza for $11.95. Using 3.14 for pi

 


Hi Kristine,

Use the area expression that you have and calculate the area of each of the pizzas in square inches. Use these numbers to determine the price in dollars per square inch for each pizza to see which is cheaper.

Penny