2006-12-30 22:50:10 · 15 answers · asked by sayee 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
1) The number is Pi, not Pie.
2) If you mean definition, pi is the quotient when you divide the circumference of a circle by its diameter. 22/7 is a rough approximation of this number (I find that 31^(1/3) is a better approximation)
3) As for any deeper meaning, I could care less.
2006-12-31 00:23:52 · answer #1 · answered by dennismeng90 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is used only to give a rational approximation to an irrational number. If you divide 22/7 you'll obtain a number very close to pi.
If you want to perform an approximated calculation that involves pi, just to give you an idea of the result you can use 22/7 instead of 3.141592....
A little example is if someone ask you what is the result of 7*pi, you can surprise him/her saying very fast: almost 22, and you will be right. I doubt that this happens but is just an example.
2006-12-31 07:02:32 · answer #2 · answered by j_orduna 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pi = 22/7 or 3.14.
Pie = something we eat.
How do we get 3.14?
We simply divide 22 by 7.
So, pi = 22/7 = 3.14 = An APPROXIMATION.
NOTE: pi is the English written form of the Greek Letter Ï.
Guido
2006-12-31 09:19:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What ever be the size of the circle small,or big it was found that the ration of its circmference to diameter is always a constant and is approximately 22/7. This is also designated by Pi
2006-12-31 09:20:35 · answer #4 · answered by openpsychy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pi is the value when you divide the circumference of a circle by the diameter.
22/7 is an approximation.
The actual value of Pi has infinite number of decimal places.
2006-12-31 07:41:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
22/7 is a common way of expressing the value of Pi
Pi is as we all know an infinately long decimal starting with 3.14
22/7 is a close approximation to make calculations easier
2006-12-31 07:00:06 · answer #6 · answered by beanie_boy_007 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
22/7 is a fraction that is a close approximation of pi 3.14159 etc..... No fraction is an exact equivalent for pi and the decimal never ends or repeats
2006-12-31 07:00:02 · answer #7 · answered by crazydave 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well, pie? umm.... delicious
but pi- the ratio of the circumference to its diameter of a circle
its value is 22/7 or 3.14...
IT IS CONSTANT FOR EVERY CIRCLE
2006-12-31 10:26:49 · answer #8 · answered by Deranged Soul.. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pi = 22/7 or 3.14
2006-12-31 07:05:56 · answer #9 · answered by Jeremy Medlock 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its the best whole number representation of pie. Pie=3.14159
2006-12-31 07:06:09 · answer #10 · answered by shape_spartan82 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋