Difficulty: Medium
Correct Answer: 49 cm
Explanation:
Introduction / Context:
This linear relation between circumference and diameter can be solved algebraically using C = πd. Rearranging yields the diameter directly.
Given Data / Assumptions:
Concept / Approach:
Substitute C = πd into d = C − 105 to get d = πd − 105 → (π − 1)d = 105 → d = 105 / (π − 1). Use π = 22/7 for an exact result.
Step-by-Step Solution:
π − 1 = 22/7 − 1 = 15/7d = 105 / (15/7) = 105 * 7 / 15 = 49 cm
Verification / Alternative check:
C ≈ π * 49 ≈ 153.94 cm; C − d ≈ 104.94 cm, which equals 105 cm with π = 22/7 exactly.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
44–52 cm values do not satisfy d = πd − 105 when substituted back.
Common Pitfalls:
Using radius instead of diameter; subtracting 105 from π instead of from the circumference; numerical rounding too early.
Final Answer:
49 cm
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