2 identical circles are drawn next to each other with their

2 identical circles are drawn next to each other with their sides just touching; both circles are enclosed in a rectangle whose sides are tangent to the circles. If each circle\'s radius is 2 inches, find the area of the rectangle

Solution

Solution:

Given radius = 2 in

So, we can assume diameter as 4 inches

Each circle diameter = 4 inches

Adding up two circles diameter we will get

= 4 + 4

= 8

Now we will find area of rectangle

= 8 x 4

= 32

Therefore the area of the rectangle = 32