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If a circle has area 36π, what is its diameter?

A 6
B 12
C 18
D 36

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

A = πr² = 36π → r² = 36 → r = 6. Diameter = 2r = 12.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "If a circle has area 36π, what is its diameter?" is Option B: 12.

The other options — A) 6, C) 18, D) 36 — are incorrect for this SAT Exam Prep question. As explained above: A = πr² = 36π → r² = 36 → r = 6. Diameter = 2r = 12.

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