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Maths challenge solutions

Mrs J Cole, HOD Mathematics —

Answers:

  1. Around 250 BC by the Greek mathematician Archimedes.

  2. Pi Day is celebrated on March 14 because the numerical representation of the date, 3/14 (in month/day format), matches the first three significant digits of pi.

  3. The official Guinness World Record for the most digits of 𝜋 (pi) memorized is 70,000.

  4. 88.36cm2