Question

3.25 in. 4.25 in. area of a circle = 3.14*1.625^2 area of a circle = πr²

Explanation:

Step1: Identify radius

The diameter of the can - top is 3.25 in, so the radius $r=\frac{3.25}{2}=1.625$ in.

Step2: Use area formula

The formula for the area of a circle is $A = \pi r^{2}$. Substituting $\pi = 3.14$ and $r = 1.625$ in, we get $A=3.14\times1.625^{2}$.

Step3: Calculate the area

$A = 3.14\times1.625^{2}=3.14\times2.640625 = 8.29403125\approx8.29$ square inches.

Answer:

The area of the circular top of the can is approximately 8.29 square inches.