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Because pi is not only a global variable, but also a 
mathematical constant, it is best to add const to the 
definition: 
const double pi = 3.14159;
 
With the definition marked by const, your C++ compiler 
should complain if pi ever appears on the left side of an 
assignment statement. 
pi = 3.0 <-- Will not compile; pi is supposed to be a constant