JAMB Mathematics 2007 Question 39

Question 39

Mensuration of Plane Shapes

Calculate the length of an arc of a circle of diameter 14 cm, which subtends an angle of 90° at the centre of the circle.

  1. A.7π/2 cm
  2. B.7π cm
  3. C.14π cm
  4. D.7π/4 cm
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Answer: A (7π/2 cm)

Explanation

r = 7, so the arc = 90/360 × 2π × 7 = 7π/2 cm.