Circumference Practice Problems - Circle Perimeter Worksheets

Master circumference calculations with step-by-step practice problems. Learn to find circle perimeter using radius and diameter formulas with detailed solutions.

📚What You'll Master in This Circumference Practice
  • Calculate circumference using the formula P = 2πr with given radius values
  • Find circle perimeter when diameter is provided using P = πd formula
  • Solve reverse problems to find radius or diameter from given circumference
  • Apply circumference concepts to real-world scenarios like bicycle wheels and tracks
  • Work with both exact answers (in terms of π) and decimal approximations
  • Analyze complex shapes involving quarter circles and combined figures

Understanding Circumference

Complete explanation with examples

The circumference is actually the length of the circular line. It is calculated by multiplying the radius by 2, which has an approximate value of π. It can also be said that the circumference is equal to the the diameter of the circumference multiplied by π (since the diameter is actually twice the radius of the circumference). It is customary to identify the circumference (the perimeter) with the letter P.

The formula for calculating the circumference is:

P=2×π×R P=2\times\pi\times R

We will illustrate the concept with a simple example. Here is a circle, as shown in the drawing in front of you:

C - perimeter of the circumference

The radius of the circumference is 3 cm 3\text{ cm} .

You can calculate the circumference of the circle by placing the data:

P=2×R×π=2×3×3.14=18.84 P=2\times R\timesπ=2\times3\times3.14=18.84

That is, the circumference is 18.84 cm 18.84\text{ cm} .


Detailed explanation

Practice Circumference

Test your knowledge with 30 quizzes

\( r=\frac{1}{3} \)

Calculate the circumference.

Examples with solutions for Circumference

Step-by-step solutions included
Exercise #1

O is the center of the circle in the diagram.

What is its perimeter?

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Step-by-Step Solution

To solve this problem, we will determine the circumference of the circle:

  • Step 1: Identify the radius, r r . From the diagram, the number 4 4 is provided, suggesting that r=4 r = 4 cm.
  • Step 2: Use the circumference formula for a circle: C=2πr C = 2\pi r .
  • Step 3: Substitute the radius into the formula: C=2π×4=8π C = 2\pi \times 4 = 8\pi cm.

Therefore, the circumference of the circle is 8π 8\pi cm. This aligns with choice 3 from the provided options.

The correct and verified circumference is 8π 8\pi cm.

Answer:

8π 8\pi cm

Video Solution
Exercise #2

r=7 r=7

Calculate the circumference.

777

Step-by-Step Solution

To solve the problem of finding the circumference of a circle with radius r=7 r = 7 , we will follow these steps:

  • Step 1: Identify the given value of the radius.
  • Step 2: Apply the formula for the circumference of a circle.
  • Step 3: Calculate the result using known values.

Let's go through these steps in detail:

Step 1: The radius r r is given as 7 7 .

Step 2: The formula for the circumference of a circle is C=2πr C = 2\pi r .

Step 3: Substitute the given radius into the formula:
C=2π×7=14π C = 2\pi \times 7 = 14\pi

Using the value of π3.14159\pi \approx 3.14159, we can calculate:

C14×3.1415943.982 C \approx 14 \times 3.14159 \approx 43.982

Therefore, the circumference of the circle is approximately 43.982 43.982 .

Answer:

43.982

Video Solution
Exercise #3

r=6 r=6

Calculate the circumference.

666

Step-by-Step Solution

To solve this problem, follow these steps:

  • Step 1: Given that the radius r=6 r = 6 .
  • Step 2: Use the formula for the circumference of a circle, C=2πr C = 2\pi r .
  • Step 3: Substitute the radius into the formula: C=2π×6 C = 2\pi \times 6 .
  • Step 4: Calculate the expression: C=12π C = 12\pi .
  • Step 5: Approximate π3.14159 \pi \approx 3.14159 to find C12×3.14159 C \approx 12 \times 3.14159 .
  • Step 6: Perform the multiplication: C37.69908 C \approx 37.69908 .
  • Step 7: Round off the number to three decimal places: C37.699 C \approx 37.699 .

The correct answer matches the choice labeled 2: 37.699.

Answer:

37.699

Video Solution
Exercise #4

r=11 r=11

Calculate the circumference.

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Step-by-Step Solution

To solve this problem, we'll follow these steps:

  • Step 1: Identify the given information
  • Step 2: Apply the appropriate formula
  • Step 3: Perform the necessary calculations

Now, let's work through each step:
Step 1: The problem provides the radius of the circle as r=11 r = 11 .
Step 2: We'll use the formula for the circumference of a circle: C=2πr C = 2\pi r .
Step 3: Plugging in the value of the radius, r=11 r = 11 , into the formula, we get: C=2π×11=22π C = 2\pi \times 11 = 22\pi .
Using approximately π=3.14159\pi = 3.14159, we calculate: C=22×3.1415969.115 C = 22 \times 3.14159 \approx 69.115 .

Therefore, the circumference of the circle is approximately 69.115.

Upon comparing this with the given choices, the correct choice is:
Choice 4:

69.115

Answer:

69.115

Video Solution
Exercise #5

Look at the circle in the figure:

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Its radius is equal to 4.

What is its circumference?

Step-by-Step Solution

The formula for the circumference is equal to:

2πr 2\pi r

Answer:

Video Solution

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the formula for calculating circumference?

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The circumference formula is P = 2πr, where P is the perimeter, π ≈ 3.14, and r is the radius. You can also use P = πd when the diameter is given, since diameter equals twice the radius.

How do I find circumference when only the radius is given?

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Simply substitute the radius value into the formula P = 2πr. For example, if r = 5 cm, then P = 2 × π × 5 = 10π cm ≈ 31.4 cm.

What's the difference between circumference and diameter?

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Circumference is the complete distance around a circle (the perimeter), while diameter is the straight line distance across the circle through its center. The circumference is always π times longer than the diameter.

Can I find the radius if I know the circumference?

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Yes! Rearrange the formula P = 2πr to solve for r: r = P/(2π). Divide the circumference by 2π to get the radius.

Why do we use π in circumference calculations?

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Pi (π) represents the constant ratio between any circle's circumference and its diameter. This ratio is approximately 3.14159, which means every circle's circumference is about 3.14 times its diameter.

What are common real-world applications of circumference?

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Circumference calculations are used for: 1) Determining wheel distances traveled, 2) Calculating material needed for circular borders, 3) Finding track lengths for circular paths, 4) Designing circular objects and structures.

Should I leave answers in terms of π or convert to decimals?

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This depends on the problem requirements. Exact answers use π (like 6π cm), while approximate answers use decimals (like 18.84 cm). Exact answers are more precise for further calculations.

How do I solve circumference problems with variables?

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Treat variables like regular numbers in the formula. For example, if circumference is 9aπ cm, then r = 9aπ/(2π) = 4.5a cm. The variable remains part of your final answer.

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