Jeffrey is buying mulch for a circular flow garden with a diameter of 12 feet. The layer of mulch needs to be 4 inches thick. What is the volume of mulch needed for the flower garden
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The formula for the area of a circle is A = πr^2, where r is the radius. Since the diameter is 12 feet, the radius is half of that, which is 6 feet. A = π(6)^2 A = 36π square feet Now, we need to find the volume of the mulch needed. The thickness of the mulch is Show more…
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