Does Rotation Help?

Geometry Level 1

The above diagram shows 5 equal circles arranged in such a way that their centres form a cross (\(+\)). A large circle is then circumscribed these smaller circles such that it touches all 4 outer circles.

Which of the following has a larger area?

The green region, or the blue region?

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