How to find the length of a radius

Practice Questions

ISEE Upper Level (grades 9-12) Quantitative Reasoning › How to find the length of a radius

Questions
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1

The area of Circle B is four times that of Circle A. The area of Circle C is four times that of Circle B. Which is the greater quantity?

(a) Twice the radius of Circle B

(b) The sum of the radius of Circle A and the radius of Circle C

2

The area of a circle is . Give its radius in terms of .

(Assume is positive.)

3

If the diameter of a circle is equal to , then what is the value of the radius?

4

Compare the two quantities:

Quantity A: The radius of a circle with area of

Quantity B: The radius of a circle with circumference of

5

The areas of five circles form an arithmetic sequence. The smallest circle has radius 4; the second smallest circle has radius 8. Give the radius of the largest circle.

6

Compare the two quantities:

Quantity A: The radius of a circle with area of

Quantity B: The radius of a circle with circumference of

7

The tip of the minute hand of a giant clock has traveled feet since noon. It is now 2:30 PM. Which is the greater quantity?

(A) The length of the minute hand

(B) Three yards

8

The time is now 1:45 PM. Since noon, the tip of the minute hand of a large clock has moved feet. How long is the minute hand of the clock?

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