The diameter of the circle is given as 2.25 miles.
Step 2: Calculate the Radius
The radius (r) is half of the diameter.
\[ r = \frac{2.25}{2} = 1.125 \text{ miles} \]
Step 3: Calculate the Area of the Circle
The formula for the area (A) of a circle is:
\[ A = \pi r^2 \]
Substitute the radius into the formula:
\[ A = \pi (1.125)^2 \]
\[ A = \pi (1.265625) \]
\[ A \approx 3.976 \text{ square miles} \] (using \(\pi \approx 3.14159\))
Final Answer
The area of the circle is approximately 3.976 square miles.