Answer:
9852.03456166... cm^2
Step-by-step explanation:
Solve for the area of the circular table:
[tex]A=\pi r^2\\A=\pi 56^2\\A=\pi 3136\\A=9852.03456166...[/tex]
The tablecloth must have an area greater than 9852.03456166... cm^2 to cover the top of the table.