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 .
A:
B:
C:
D:
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

