Question

What is the difference between a circle inscribed in a square and a square circumscribed by a circle?

Accepted Answer

A circle inscribed in a square is the largest possible circle drawn inside a square with a diameter equal to the side length of the square.    

A square circumscribed by a circle, on the other hand, is a square drawn inside a circle with its diagonal equal to the diameter of the circle.

Flashcard 6 - Upper Level: Quantitative Reasoning Flashcard Set for the ISEE

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