Using a compass, Jane draws a circle on her paper with a radius of 2.5 inches. What is the area of the circle?

Responses
A . 15.7 in 2
B. 19.625 in 2
C. 24.649 in 2
D 61.6225 in 2

B. 19.625 in 2

Explanation:
Area of a circle = πr^2
Area = π(2.5)^2
Area = 19.625 in^2