Question

Built in 1599, the Globe Theatre was home to William Shakespeare and his performing company, The Lord Chamberlain’s Men. It was a circular amphitheater that stood 3-stories tall and had a diameter of 100 feet. What formula can you use to calculate the distance around the theatre?

Answer 1

Hello!

The distance around the theater would be the circumference as it is circular. To do so we will multiply 3.14 by the diameter, which is 100 feet. This gives us 314.

The distance around the theater is 314 feet, and the formula you use is C=D$\pi$.

I hope this helps!