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The radius of a circle is equal to the diagonal of a square. If the area of the square is 32 sq units, then the area of the circle is:

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RRB NTPC 2019 CBT 1 Question Paper (8-Mar-2021) (Shift 2)
The correct answer is
16 $\pi$ sq units

To find the area of the circle, we need to determine the radius of the circle. According to the question, the radius of the circle is equal to the diagonal of a square.

  • Step 1: Calculate the side of the square.
    The formula for the area of a square is given by: \(A = s^2\), where \(s\) is the side of the square.
    Given, the area of the square is 32 sq units.
    So, \(s^2 = 32\)
    Solving for \(s\), we get: 
    \(s = \sqrt{32} = \sqrt{16 \times 2} = 4\sqrt{2}\) units.
  • Step 2: Calculate the diagonal of the square.
    The formula for the diagonal \(d\) of a square is: \(d = s\sqrt{2}\).
    Substituting the value of \(s\)
    \(d = 4\sqrt{2} \times \sqrt{2} = 4 \times 2 = 8\) units.
    Hence, the radius of the circle is 8 units.
  • Step 3: Calculate the area of the circle.
    The formula for the area of a circle is: \(A = \pi r^2\), where \(r\) is the radius of the circle.
    Substituting \(r = 8\) units: 
    \(A = \pi (8)^2 = 64\pi\) sq units.

After conducting all calculations and steps, through a proper step-by-step approach, we have found that the area of the circle is 64π square units. This answer, however, contradicts the correct answer provided (16π sq units). This suggests that there might be a possible discrepancy in the problem statement or options given. However, assuming the calculations based on the given problem, the correct computations have been provided as per the available data. Based on usual test settings, it is advisable to verify such discrepancies with further support if applicable.

Therefore, the area of the circle is \(64\pi\) sq units, assuming correct input conversions, being a part of a typical understanding and testing setup.

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