Given the dimensions of the composite figure, formed by two concentric circles, we conclude that the radius of the smaller circle is approximately 3.728 centimeters.
How to determine the radius of the smaller circle
In this situation we have a composite figure formed by two concentric circles, whose area ratio is presented below, in which the area is directly proportional to the square of radius:
[tex]\frac{A'}{A} = \frac{(R-r)^{2}}{r^{2}}[/tex]
2 · r² = (9-r)²
2 · r² = 81 - 18 · r + r²
r² + 18 · r - 81 = 0
The roots of the second order polynomial are r₁ = -9 + 9√2 and r₂ = -9 - 9√2. As radius is a non-negative number, the only root that is reasonable is r₁ = -9 + 9√2 (r₁ ≈ 3.728).
Given the dimensions of the composite figure, formed by two concentric circles, we conclude that the radius of the smaller circle is approximately 3.728 centimeters.
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