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A Square in a Circle
Age 7 to 11
Challenge Level 
Look at the angles of the shape and the length of its sides. The title of the problem may help!
Can you draw in the diagonals and use their lengths to help you find the area of the shape?
Have you thought about starting to tile in one of the corners?
This sheet gives two copies of the clock face to work on.
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