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Math Puzzle for November 28, 2025

Betsy Ross and George Washington debate the number of points for stars on the flag, Betsy wins

Alameda Post - a diagram of a star inside a circle. All of the five points are touching the perimeter of the circle [1]

An American star is circumscribed by a circle.
The star is geometrically similar to the stars in the field of stars on Old Glory.
The circle has a circumference of 188.5835779 inches.
Find the area A of the star.

A = _________ square inches

Send an answer to [email protected] [2] for the chance to win a Tucker’s Gift Card.

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