Circle Word Problems GCSE Maths
Circle word problems require you to decide whether the question is asking for area, circumference, radius, or diameter.
How to Approach Them
- Underline what the question is asking for.
- Identify whether you need area or circumference.
- Check whether you have radius or diameter.
- Substitute carefully into the correct formula.
Exam tip: Units are a clue: area uses square units, circumference uses length units.
Common mistake: Students sometimes use the area formula when the question asks for distance around a circle.
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