Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

A circular flower bed has radius 2.5 m2.5\,\text{m}. A gardener stands at a point 4 m4\,\text{m} from the centre and wishes to walk straight to the edge, touching it tangentially. Calculate, in centimetres, the length of this path (nearest whole centimetre). a) 250 cm250\,\text{cm} b) 400 cm400\,\text{cm} c) 312 cm312\,\text{cm} d) 150 cm150\,\text{cm}

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