Multiple choice

Who has calculated the area of a circle by taking the value of Pi equal to 3?

  1. Babylonians

  2. Archimedes

  3. Both A and B

  4. Neither A nor B

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Historical records indicate that ancient Babylonians used a value of 3 for Pi in their calculations of the area of a circle. Archimedes is famous for providing a much more accurate approximation, not for using 3.