Solve the problem.A 23-inch piece of string is cut into two pieces. One piece is used to form a circle and the other to form a square. How should the string be cut so that the sum of the areas is a minimum? Round to the nearest tenth, if necessary.

A. Circle piece = 12.9 in., square piece = 10.1 in.
B. Square piece = 0 in., circle piece = 23 in.
C. Square piece = 12.9 in., circle piece = 10.1 in.
D. Square piece = 5.8 in., circle piece = 5.3 in.


Answer: C

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