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Explanation
Correct answer: D.
Choice D is correct. It's given that the measure of arc is and the length of arc is inches . The arc measure of the full circle is . If represents the circumference, in inches, of the circle, it follows that . This equation is equivalent to , or . Multiplying both sides of this equation by yields , or . Therefore, the circumference of the circle is inches .
Desmos solution:
Note: The regression uses the 45° arc as 45/360 of the circumference and fits c=24.
Enter in Desmos:
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Why the other choices are wrong
Choice A
Choice A is incorrect. This is the length of arc .
Choice B
Choice B is incorrect and may result from multiplying the length of arc by .
Choice C
Choice C is incorrect and may result from squaring the length of arc .