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Math Puzzle for June 12, 2026

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Alameda Post - A circle with a line through it. [1]

In the diagram above, a chord subtends an arc of a circle. The chord has a length of 36 centimeters. The minor arc has a length of 42.36122 centimeters.

Find the area of the circle.

A correct answer sent to [email protected] [2] could win a Tucker’s gift card.

Last week’s winner [3] was Ben Chacon, with Area = 1776 square meters.

(Use of AI is strictly forbidden.)

Jeff Smith is a former Math teacher and a retired US Navy Lieutenant Commander. Reach him at [email protected] [2].