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An aluminum plate is made according to the following dimensions. The outer radius is 12 inches and the inner radius is 5 inches. (See diagram below) Use π = 3.14 as an approximate value. (a) How many square inches in area is the aluminum plate (the shaded region)? (b) If the cost to construct the plate is $5.50 per square inch, what is the construction cost?

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a)144(3.14)-25(3.14)=119(3.14)=373.66 square inches.

 

b) $2055.13