How far does John walk after going halfway around a circular table that is 600 cm across?

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To determine how far John walks after going halfway around a circular table, we first need to understand the relationship between the diameter of the table and its circumference. The diameter of the table is given as 600 cm.

The formula for the circumference (C) of a circle is:

[ C = \pi \times d ]

where ( d ) is the diameter.

Substituting the given diameter:

[ C = \pi \times 600 ]

Using the value of ( \pi ) as approximately 3.14, we can calculate the circumference:

[ C \approx 3.14 \times 600 ]

[ C \approx 1884 \text{ cm} ]

Now, since John walks halfway around the table, we take half of the circumference:

[ \frac{C}{2} \approx \frac{1884}{2} \approx 942 \text{ cm} ]

This is the distance John walks. In the context of the options provided, the closest answer to 942 cm is not listed, but if we were considering rounding and approximations, the indication may refer to a more rounded number or miscalculation.

The correct calculation establishes that John walks approximately 942

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