Andrew M. answered 03/04/16
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Mathematics - Algebra a Specialty / F.I.T. Grad - B.S. w/Honors
Area is given by
A = πr2
The radius is half the diameter or r = d/2
Since the diameter is 10 inches, the radius is 5 inches
A = π(52) = 25π
If you use the pi key on the calculator and multiply this
you get A = 78.54 sq in.