Answer:
A ≈ 194.8 units²
Step-by-step explanation:
the shaded area (A) is calculated as
A = area of outer circle - area of inner circle
= πr₁² - πr₂² (r₁ is outer radius and r₂ the inner radius )
= π × 13.5² - π × 4.5²
= π(13.5² - 4.5²)
= π(182.25 - 20.25)
= π × 62
≈ 194.8 units² ( to the nearest tenth )