G-GMD.A.1

Give an informal argument for the formulas for the circumference of a circle, area of a circle, volume of a cylinder, pyramid, and cone. Use dissection arguments, Cavalieri’s principle, and informal limit arguments.

Example Problems
A coin has a circumference of .
What is the
diameter of the coin in millimeters?
A round mirror has an area of .
What is the mirror's
circumference in inches?
A circular swimming pool has a circumference of .
What is the pool's
radius in meters?
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