MATHEMATICS

JAMB 2016 - Question 21

Mathematics 2016 JAMB Past Questions - Question 21: in the diagram, the area of the shaded part is A, while the area of the circle is A2 find the ratio.

Choose the most appropriate option for the gap .
in the diagram, the area of the shaded part is A, while the area of the circle is A2 find the ratio.
in the diagram, the area of the shaded part is A, while the area of the circle is A2 find the ratio.
A:
B:
C:
D:
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Correct Answer

D

Explanation

in the diagram,< ORS = 90 (RS I RT)< ORS = 90 - 60 = 30(complementary angles)< ORS = (UOT = 30(vertically opp. angles)Thus, angle subtended by the shaded part is 30 +30 = 60Hence A1 / A2 = 60 /360= 1/6