Homework Help: solid mensuration

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, November 13, 2011 at 1:48am.

in a circle with diameter of 12 inches, a regular five-pointed star is inscribed. what is the area of that part not covered by the star?

solid mensuration - Reiny, Sunday, November 13, 2011 at 9:47am
Not such an easy question.
Here is your problem with a really nice diagram.
http://www.contracosta.edu/legacycontent/math/stararea.htm

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