JAMB Mathematics 2012 Question 29

Question 29

Mensuration of Plane Shapes

A circular arc subtends angle 150° at the centre of a circle of radius 12 cm. Calculate the area of the sector of the arc.

  1. A.30π cm2
  2. B.60π cm2
  3. C.120π cm2
  4. D.150π cm2
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Answer: B (60π cm2)

Explanation

Area = 150/360 × π × 144 = 60π cm2.