Math Puzzle for February 6, 2026

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Alameda Post - a math puzzle diagram.

An isosceles trapezoid is inscribed within a circle.
The trapezoid has a height h of 49 meters and an area A of 5831 square meters.
Each base angle θ has a measure of 81.869897652°.

Find the diameter D of the circle.

Send the correct answer to [email protected] for a chance to win a Tucker’s gift card.

Congrats to last week’s winner Denise Hum with Area = 2026 square meters.

(Use of AI is strictly forbidden.)

Jeff Smith is a former Math teacher and a retired US Navy Lieutenant Commander. Reach him at [email protected].

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