To find the area of a circle, you use the formula:
[tex]\[ \text{Area} = \pi \times \text{radius}^2 \][/tex]
Given:
- Radius [tex]\( r = 12 \)[/tex] units
- [tex]\(\pi = 3.14\)[/tex]
Now, plug the given values into the formula:
[tex]\[ \text{Area} = 3.14 \times (12)^2 \][/tex]
Calculate [tex]\( (12)^2 \)[/tex]:
[tex]\[ (12)^2 = 144 \][/tex]
Then multiply by [tex]\(\pi\)[/tex]:
[tex]\[ \text{Area} = 3.14 \times 144 = 452.16 \][/tex]
So, the area of the circle is [tex]\( 452.16 \)[/tex] square units.
Among the options provided:
- 235.7 square units
- 144.48 square units
- 153.86 square units
- 452.16 square units
The correct answer is [tex]\( \boxed{452.16} \)[/tex] square units.
