Jaira is having pizza for her birthday party. She can make two small pizzas, each with a radius of 6 inches, or one large pizza with a radius of 12 inches. Which option will give her more square inches of pizza?

Answer: One large pizza with a radius of 12 inches

Step-by-step explanation:

Hi, to answer this question we have to calculate the area of each option.

Area of a circle: π r^2

Option 1: two small pizzas, each with a radius of 6 inches.

A = π r^2 = π 6^2 = 113.1 in2

Since there are 2 small pizzas we have to multiply the area by 2:

113.2 x 2 = 226.2 in2

Option2 = one large pizza with a radius of 12 inches

A = π r^2 = π 12^2 = 452.38 in2

Since 452.38 in2 > 113.1 in2

Option 2 (one large pizza) will give her more square inches of pizza

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