GRADE 9 · MATHEMATICS · TOPIC 8

Circles

A radius runs from centre to circumference; diameter is twice radius.

CONCEPT EXPLAINED

Understand the concept

A radius runs from centre to circumference; diameter is twice radius.

SOLVED EXAMPLE

Radius 6 cm. Diameter?

  1. Step 1: Multiply radius by 2.

Final answer: 12 cm

PRACTISE YOURSELF

Diameter 18 cm. Radius?

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9 cm

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