1. The problem asks to find the circumference of a circle given the diameter $d = 9$ inches. 2. The formula for the circumference $C$ of a circle is: $$C = \pi d$$ where $\pi$ is approximately 3.14. 3. Substitute the given diameter into the formula: $$C = 3.14 \times 9$$ 4. Multiply to find the circumference: $$C = 28.26$$ 5. The circumference to the nearest hundredth is $28.26$ inches. Therefore, the circumference of the circle is $28.26$ inches.