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The perimeter (in metres) of a semicircle is numerically equal to its area (in square meters). The length of its diameter is (Take π=
7
22

)

  1. A
    11
    6

     meters
  2. B
    11
    3

     meters
  3. C
    11
    2

     meters
  4. D
    11
    5

     meters

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

Let the radius of the semicircle be r.
The perimeter of a semicircle is given by πr+2r.
The area of a semicircle is given by
2
1

πr
2
.

According to the problem:

πr+2r=
2
1

πr
2

Since r

=0, we can divide by r:

π+2=
2
1

πr
Substitute π=
7
22

:

7
22

+2=
2
1

×
7
22

×r
7
36

=
7
11

×r
36=11r⟹r=
11
36

 meters
The diameter (d) is 2r:

d=2×
11
36

=
11
72

=6
11
6

 meters
Option presentation alignment:
11
72

matches option A's original representation structure 6
11
6

.

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The perimeter (in metres) of a semicircle is numerically equal to its area (in square meters). The length of its diameter is (Take π=
7
22

)
A
11
6

 meters
B
11
3

 meters
C
11
2

 meters
D
11
5

 meters

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