JAMB Mathematics 1981 Question 32

Question 32

Mensuration of Plane Shapes

What is the area between two concentric circles of diameters 26cm and 20cm?

  1. A.100π
  2. B.169π
  3. C.69π
  4. D.9π
  5. E.269π.
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Answer: C (69π)

Explanation

The radii are 13cm and 10cm, so the ring has area π(13² − 10²) = 69π cm².