Emily cut two circles from a sheet of colored paper measuring 8” by 12”. One circle had a
radius of 3 inches and the other had a radius of 2.5 inches. How many square inches of paper are
left over?
Select the correct option:	A) 48.11 sq. in.	B) 58.11 sq. in.	C) 68.11 sq. in.	D) 78.11 sq. in.	E) 88.11 sq. in.
8 x 12 = 96 sq. in. area of paper   3.14(3)2 = 28.26 sq. in. area of one circle   3.14(2.5)2 = 19.625 or 19.63 sq. in. rounded   area of other circle    28.26 + 19.63= 
<gadget id="calculator"> 28.26 + 19.63</gadget>
<output>47.89</output>
47.89 sq. in. used for circles     96 - 47.89= 
<gadget id="calculator">  96 - 47.89</gadget>
<output>48.11</output>
48.11 sq. in. left over   correct answer 48.11 sq. in.
<result>A</result>
Emily cut two circles from a sheet of colored paper measuring 8” by 12”. One circle had a
radius of 3 inches and the other had a radius of 2.5 inches. How many square inches of paper are
left over?