WAEC Mathematics 2008 Question 17

Question 17

Mensuration of Plane Shapes

POR is a sector of a circle centre O, radius 4 cm. If PÔR = 30°, find, correct to 3 significant figures, the area of sector POR. [Take π = 22/7]

  1. A.4.19 cm2
  2. B.8.38 cm2
  3. C.10.5 cm2
  4. D.20.9 cm2
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (4.19 cm2)

Explanation

Area = 30/360 × 22/7 × 42 = 88/21 ≈ 4.19 cm2.