WAEC Mathematics 2006 Question 40

Question 40

Mensuration of Plane Shapes

The diagram shows an arc MN of a circle centre O, with radius 10 cm. If ∠MON = 72°, calculate the length of the arc, correct to three significant figures. (Take π = 22/7)

Diagram for this question
  1. A.8 cm
  2. B.12.6 cm
  3. C.22.6 cm
  4. D.62.3 cm
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Answer: B (12.6 cm)

Explanation

Arc length = 72/360 × 2 × 22/7 × 10 = 88/7 ≈ 12.6 cm.