WAEC Mathematics 1993 Question 18

Question 18

Mensuration of Plane Shapes

The angle of a sector of a circle radius 10.5cm is 120°. Find the perimeter of the sector (Take π = 22/7)

  1. A.22cm
  2. B.33.5cm
  3. C.43cm
  4. D.66cm
  5. E.115.5cm
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (43cm)

Explanation

Arc = (120/360) × 2 × 22/7 × 10.5 = 22 cm. Perimeter = 22 + 10.5 + 10.5 = 43 cm.