1. The problem asks to find the circumference of a circle with radius $r = 8$ inches. 2. The formula for the circumference $C$ of a circle is: $$C = 2\pi r$$ where $\pi$ is approximately 3.14. 3. Substitute the given radius and $\pi$ value into the formula: $$C = 2 \times 3.14 \times 8$$ 4. Calculate the multiplication step-by-step: $$C = 2 \times 3.14 \times 8 = 6.28 \times 8$$ 5. Multiply 6.28 by 8: $$C = 50.24$$ 6. Therefore, the circumference of the circle is: $$\boxed{50.24 \text{ inches}}$$