A circle is inscribed in a square. If the length of the diagonal of the square is 14โ2 cm, what is the area (in sq cm) of the circle?
Length of AC = $$14\sqrt{2}$$ cm
Let side of square = $$x$$ cm = Diameter of circle
In $$\triangle$$ ABC, => $$(AB)^2 + (BC)^2 = (AC)^2$$
=> $$(x)^2 + (x)^2 = (14\sqrt{2})^2$$
=> $$2x^2 = 392$$
=> $$x^2 = \frac{392}{2} = 196$$
=> $$x = \sqrt{196} = 14$$ cm
Thus radius of circle = $$\frac{14}{2} = 7$$ cm
$$\therefore$$ Area of circle = $$\pi r^2$$
= $$\frac{22}{7} \times (7)^2 = 22 \times 7 = 154 cm^2$$
=> Ans - (C)
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