Pi Day Puzzles: Exploring the Mysteries of 3.14

You may know that the decimal, 3.14, is called pi. It is used to find the circumference and area of circles and of some solid shapes. For instance, if you know the diameter of a circle, you multiply it by 3.14 to find its circumference. March 14, also 3/14 or 3.14, is known as Pi Day. To mark this special day, here is a special puzzler all about 3.14.

1. In what month is the 314th day of the year?
A. September
B. November
C. December

Correct Answer:B

2. What weighs about 3.14 pounds?
A. a half gallon of milk
B. a large bag of flour
C. a small bag of jelly beans

Correct Answer:A

3. What weighs about 314 pounds?
A. a toddler
B. a gymnast
C. A pro football player

Correct Answer:C

4. Which item is about 3.14 inches long?
A. your big toe
B. your foot
C. your middle finger

Correct Answer:C

5. Which item might cost about $3.14?
A. an apple
B. a gallon of milk
C. a gourmet dinner

Correct Answer:B

6. About how many seconds are in 3.14 minutes?
A. about 20
B. about 200
C. about 2,000

Correct Answer:B

7. The distance between which two cities is about 314 miles?
A. Tampa & Boston
B. Seattle & Houston
C. Chicago & Detroit

Correct Answer:C

8. If you walked 314 feet, how far would that be?
A. less than ¼ mile
B. more than 1 mile
C. more than 2 miles

Correct Answer:A

9. How many quarts are in 3.14 gallons?
A. about 12
B. about 20
C. about 50

Correct Answer:A

10. How many times would you need to write the Pledge of Allegiance in order to write
about 314 words?
A. 3
B. 10
C. 30

Correct Answer:B

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