Solve the Problem $\pi$
-The Striking Circle in Field Hockey Is a Semicircle

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem. Use 3.14 for $\pi$ .
-The striking circle in field hockey is a semicircle with a radius of $15.6 \mathrm{yd}$ . Find the area of the semicircle.

A) $3056.6016 \mathrm{yd}^{2}$
B) $97.968 \mathrm{yd}^{2}$
C) $382.0752 \mathrm{yd}^{2}$
D) $764.1504 \mathrm{yd}^{2}$