Find the area (in cm2) of a circle with a maximum radius that can be inscribed in a rectangle of length 18 cm and breadth 12 cm.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. 36.
Maximum radius of the circle that can be inscribed in the rectangle is half of the breadth of the rectangle.
Radius, r = 12/2
⇒ r = 6 cm
Now, area of circle =
⇒ 36