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51
Easy
The areas of two sectors of two different circles with equal corresponding arc lengths are equal. Is this statement true? Why?

Solution

(B) The statement is False.
Let the radii of the two circles be $r_1$ and $r_2$,and the lengths of the arcs be $l_1$ and $l_2$. Given that the arc lengths are equal,we have $l_1 = l_2 = l$.
The formula for the length of an arc is $l = r \theta$,where $\theta$ is the angle in radians.
The area of a sector is given by $A = \frac{1}{2} r^2 \theta$.
Since $l = r \theta$,we can write $\theta = \frac{l}{r}$.
Substituting this into the area formula,we get $A = \frac{1}{2} r^2 (\frac{l}{r}) = \frac{1}{2} rl$.
For two different circles with the same arc length $l$,the areas are $A_1 = \frac{1}{2} r_1 l$ and $A_2 = \frac{1}{2} r_2 l$.
Since the circles are different,their radii $r_1$ and $r_2$ are not equal $(r_1 \neq r_2)$.
Therefore,$A_1 \neq A_2$. Thus,the areas are not necessarily equal.
52
EasyMCQ
The areas of two sectors of two different circles are equal. Is it necessary that their corresponding arc lengths are equal? Why?
A
Yes
B
No
C
Only if radii are equal
D
Only if central angles are equal

Solution

(B) No,it is not necessary that their corresponding arc lengths are equal.
The area of a sector is given by $A = \frac{\theta}{360^\circ} \times \pi r^2$,where $r$ is the radius and $\theta$ is the central angle.
The arc length is given by $L = \frac{\theta}{360^\circ} \times 2\pi r$.
From the area formula,we have $\frac{\theta}{360^\circ} = \frac{A}{\pi r^2}$.
Substituting this into the arc length formula,we get $L = \frac{A}{\pi r^2} \times 2\pi r = \frac{2A}{r}$.
Since the areas $A$ are equal,the arc length $L$ depends inversely on the radius $r$. If the radii of the two circles are different,the arc lengths will be different even if the areas of the sectors are equal.
53
Easy
Is the area of the largest circle that can be drawn inside a rectangle of length $a \, cm$ and breadth $b \, cm$ $(a > b)$ equal to $\pi b^{2} \, cm^{2}$? Why?

Solution

(B) The statement is False.
The largest circle that can be drawn inside a rectangle of length $a$ and breadth $b$ (where $a > b$) is limited by the smaller dimension of the rectangle,which is the breadth $b$.
The diameter of this largest circle is equal to the breadth of the rectangle,$d = b$.
Therefore,the radius of the circle is $r = \frac{b}{2}$.
The area of the circle is given by the formula $A = \pi r^{2}$.
Substituting the value of $r$,we get $A = \pi \left(\frac{b}{2}\right)^{2} = \frac{\pi b^{2}}{4} \, cm^{2}$.
Thus,the area is $\frac{\pi b^{2}}{4} \, cm^{2}$,not $\pi b^{2} \, cm^{2}$.
54
EasyMCQ
Is it true to say that the area of a square inscribed in a circle of diameter $p \, cm$ is $p^{2} \, cm^{2}$? Why?
A
Yes,because the side of the square is equal to the diameter.
B
No,because the diagonal of the square is equal to the diameter of the circle.
C
Yes,because the area of a square is always the square of the diameter.
D
No,because the area of the square is $\frac{1}{2} p^{2} \, cm^{2}$.

Solution

(D) The statement is false.
When a square is inscribed in a circle,the diagonal of the square is equal to the diameter of the circle.
Let the side of the square be $a$ and the diameter of the circle be $p$.
According to the property of a square,the diagonal $d = a\sqrt{2}$.
Since the diagonal equals the diameter,we have $a\sqrt{2} = p$,which implies $a = \frac{p}{\sqrt{2}}$.
The area of the square is $a^{2} = (\frac{p}{\sqrt{2}})^{2} = \frac{p^{2}}{2} \, cm^{2}$.
Therefore,the area is $\frac{1}{2} p^{2} \, cm^{2}$,not $p^{2} \, cm^{2}$.
55
EasyMCQ
Find the area of a sector of a circle of radius $21 \, cm$ and central angle $120^{\circ}$. (in $cm^{2}$)
A
$222$
B
$462$
C
$452$
D
$242$

Solution

(B) The formula for the area of a sector is given by: $\text{Area} = \frac{\theta}{360^{\circ}} \times \pi r^{2}$.
Given,radius $r = 21 \, cm$ and central angle $\theta = 120^{\circ}$.
Substituting the values into the formula:
$\text{Area} = \frac{120}{360} \times \frac{22}{7} \times (21)^{2} \, cm^{2}$.
$\text{Area} = \frac{1}{3} \times \frac{22}{7} \times 21 \times 21 \, cm^{2}$.
$\text{Area} = \frac{1}{3} \times 22 \times 3 \times 21 \, cm^{2}$.
$\text{Area} = 22 \times 21 \, cm^{2} = 462 \, cm^{2}$.
56
MediumMCQ
Area of a sector of a circle of radius $36 \, cm$ is $54 \pi \, cm^{2}$. Find the length of the corresponding arc of the sector (in $cm$). (in $\pi$)
A
$3$
B
$2$
C
$6$
D
$4$

Solution

(A) Given: Radius $r = 36 \, cm$ and Area of the sector $A = 54 \pi \, cm^{2}$.
The formula for the area of a sector is $A = \frac{1}{2} \times l \times r$,where $l$ is the length of the arc.
Substituting the given values into the formula:
$54 \pi = \frac{1}{2} \times l \times 36$
$54 \pi = 18 \times l$
$l = \frac{54 \pi}{18}$
$l = 3 \pi \, cm$.
Thus,the length of the corresponding arc is $3 \pi \, cm$.
57
MediumMCQ
Find the radius of a circle whose circumference is equal to the sum of the circumferences of two circles of radii $15 \, cm$ and $18 \, cm$ (in $cm$).
A
$33$
B
$32$
C
$35$
D
$34$

Solution

(A) Let the radius of the required circle be $r$.
The circumference of a circle is given by the formula $C = 2 \pi r$.
Let the radii of the two given circles be $r_1 = 15 \, cm$ and $r_2 = 18 \, cm$.
According to the problem,the circumference of the new circle is equal to the sum of the circumferences of the two given circles:
$2 \pi r = 2 \pi r_1 + 2 \pi r_2$
Dividing both sides by $2 \pi$,we get:
$r = r_1 + r_2$
Substituting the values:
$r = 15 \, cm + 18 \, cm$
$r = 33 \, cm$
Thus,the radius of the required circle is $33 \, cm$.
58
MediumMCQ
Find the area of a sector of a circle of radius $28 \,cm$ and central angle $45^{\circ}$. (in $cm^{2}$)
A
$228$
B
$288$
C
$308$
D
$380$

Solution

(C) Given that,the radius of the circle,$r = 28 \,cm$.
The measure of the central angle,$\theta = 45^{\circ}$.
The formula for the area of a sector of a circle is given by: $\text{Area} = \frac{\theta}{360^{\circ}} \times \pi r^{2}$.
Substituting the given values:
$\text{Area} = \frac{45^{\circ}}{360^{\circ}} \times \frac{22}{7} \times (28)^{2}$
$\text{Area} = \frac{1}{8} \times \frac{22}{7} \times 28 \times 28$
$\text{Area} = \frac{1}{8} \times 22 \times 4 \times 28$
$\text{Area} = \frac{1}{8} \times 22 \times 112$
$\text{Area} = 22 \times 14 = 308 \,cm^{2}$.
Thus,the area of the sector is $308 \,cm^{2}$.
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59
MediumMCQ
$A$ cow is tied with a rope of length $14 \, m$ at the corner of a rectangular field of dimensions $20 \, m \times 16 \, m$. Find the area of the field in which the cow can graze. (in $m^2$)
A
$154$
B
$166$
C
$140$
D
$180$

Solution

(A) Let $ABCD$ be a rectangular field of dimensions $20 \, m \times 16 \, m$.
Suppose,a cow is tied at a corner $A$. Let the length of the rope be $r = 14 \, m$.
The area that the cow can graze is a sector of a circle with radius $r = 14 \, m$ and central angle $\theta = 90^{\circ}$ (since the corner of a rectangle is $90^{\circ}$).
Area of the sector $= \frac{\theta}{360^{\circ}} \times \pi r^2$
$= \frac{90^{\circ}}{360^{\circ}} \times \frac{22}{7} \times (14)^2$
$= \frac{1}{4} \times \frac{22}{7} \times 196$
$= \frac{1}{4} \times 22 \times 28$
$= 22 \times 7 = 154 \, m^2$.
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60
Difficult
Calculate the area of the designed region in the figure,which is common between the two quadrants of circles of radius $8 \, cm$ each. $\left[\text{Use } \pi = \frac{22}{7}\right]$
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Solution

(N/A) The designed area is the common region between two sectors $BAEC$ and $DAFC$.
Area of sector $BAEC = \frac{90^{\circ}}{360^{\circ}} \times \frac{22}{7} \times (8)^{2}$
$= \frac{1}{4} \times \frac{22}{7} \times 64$
$= \frac{22 \times 16}{7} = \frac{352}{7} \, cm^{2}$
Area of $\triangle BAC = \frac{1}{2} \times BA \times BC$
$= \frac{1}{2} \times 8 \times 8 = 32 \, cm^{2}$
Area of the designed portion $= 2 \times (\text{Area of segment } AEC)$
$= 2 \times (\text{Area of sector } BAEC - \text{Area of } \triangle BAC)$
$= 2 \times \left(\frac{352}{7} - 32\right) = 2 \left(\frac{352 - 224}{7}\right)$
$= \frac{2 \times 128}{7} = \frac{256}{7} \, cm^{2}$
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61
DifficultMCQ
Find the area of the minor segment of a circle of radius $14 \, cm$,when the angle of the corresponding sector is $60^{\circ}$. (in $cm^{2}$)
Question diagram
A
$45 \sqrt{2}$
B
$49 \sqrt{3}$
C
$49 \sqrt{7}$
D
$59 \sqrt{3}$

Solution

(B) Given,radius of the circle $(r) = 14 \, cm$ and central angle $(\theta) = 60^{\circ}$.
The area of the minor segment is given by the formula: Area of sector - Area of triangle.
Area of sector $= \frac{\theta}{360^{\circ}} \times \pi r^{2} = \frac{60^{\circ}}{360^{\circ}} \times \frac{22}{7} \times 14 \times 14 = \frac{1}{6} \times 22 \times 2 \times 14 = \frac{308}{3} \approx 102.67 \, cm^{2}$.
Since the central angle is $60^{\circ}$ and the two sides are radii,the triangle formed is an equilateral triangle.
Area of equilateral triangle $= \frac{\sqrt{3}}{4} \times (\text{side})^{2} = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{4} \times 14^{2} = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{4} \times 196 = 49 \sqrt{3} \, cm^{2} \approx 84.87 \, cm^{2}$.
Area of minor segment $= \frac{308}{3} - 49 \sqrt{3} \, cm^{2} \approx 102.67 - 84.87 = 17.8 \, cm^{2}$.
Note: The provided options seem to represent the area of the triangle rather than the segment. Based on the standard calculation for the area of the minor segment,the result is $\frac{308}{3} - 49 \sqrt{3}$. However,if the question implies the area of the triangle formed by the chord,the answer is $49 \sqrt{3}$.
62
MediumMCQ
Find the area of the shaded region in the figure where arcs drawn with centers $A, B, C,$ and $D$ intersect in pairs at mid-points $P, Q, R,$ and $S$ of the sides $AB, BC, CD,$ and $DA,$ respectively of a square $ABCD$ (Use $\pi = 3.14$) (in $cm^{2}$).
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A
$144$
B
$113.04$
C
$30.96$
D
$123.44$

Solution

(C) Given,side of square $ABCD = 12 \, cm$.
Since $P, Q, R, S$ are mid-points of sides $AB, BC, CD, DA$ respectively,the radius of each quadrant arc is $r = \frac{12}{2} = 6 \, cm$.
Area of one quadrant = $\frac{1}{4} \pi r^{2} = \frac{1}{4} \times 3.14 \times (6)^{2} = \frac{3.14 \times 36}{4} = 3.14 \times 9 = 28.26 \, cm^{2}$.
Area of four such quadrants = $4 \times 28.26 = 113.04 \, cm^{2}$.
Area of square $ABCD = (side)^{2} = (12)^{2} = 144 \, cm^{2}$.
Area of the shaded region = Area of square $ABCD - $ Area of four quadrants.
Area of the shaded region = $144 - 113.04 = 30.96 \, cm^{2}$.
63
MediumMCQ
In the figure,arcs are drawn by taking vertices $A, B$ and $C$ of an equilateral triangle of side $10 \, cm$ as centers to intersect the sides $BC, CA$ and $AB$ at their respective mid-points $D, E$ and $F$. Find the area of the shaded region (Use $\pi = 3.14$) (in $cm^2$).
Question diagram
A
$35$
B
$13.83$
C
$78.5$
D
$39.25$

Solution

(D) Given that $ABC$ is an equilateral triangle with side length $10 \, cm$.
Therefore,$\angle A = \angle B = \angle C = 60^{\circ}$.
Since $D, E$ and $F$ are mid-points of sides $BC, CA$ and $AB$ respectively,the radius of each arc is $r = 5 \, cm$.
The shaded region consists of three sectors,each with a central angle of $60^{\circ}$ and radius $r = 5 \, cm$.
Area of one sector $= \frac{\theta}{360^{\circ}} \times \pi r^2 = \frac{60^{\circ}}{360^{circ}} \times 3.14 \times (5)^2$.
Area of one sector $= \frac{1}{6} \times 3.14 \times 25 = \frac{78.5}{6} \approx 13.0833 \, cm^2$.
Total area of the shaded region $= 3 \times (\text{Area of one sector}) = 3 \times \frac{78.5}{6} = \frac{78.5}{2} = 39.25 \, cm^2$.
64
DifficultMCQ
In the figure,arcs have been drawn with radii $14 \, cm$ each and with centres $P$,$Q$,and $R$. Find the area of the shaded region (in $cm^{2}$).
Question diagram
A
$308$
B
$196$
C
$340$
D
$298$

Solution

(A) Given that,the radius of each arc $(r)$ $= 14 \, cm$.
The area of a sector with central angle $\theta$ is given by $\frac{\theta}{360^{\circ}} \times \pi r^{2}$.
For the three sectors with central angles $\angle P$,$\angle Q$,and $\angle R$,the sum of their areas is:
Area $= \frac{\angle P}{360^{\circ}} \times \pi r^{2} + \frac{\angle Q}{360^{\circ}} \times \pi r^{2} + \frac{\angle R}{360^{\circ}} \times \pi r^{2}$
Area $= \frac{(\angle P + \angle Q + \angle R)}{360^{\circ}} \times \pi r^{2}$
Since the sum of the interior angles of a triangle is $180^{\circ}$,we have $\angle P + \angle Q + \angle R = 180^{\circ}$.
Area $= \frac{180^{\circ}}{360^{\circ}} \times \pi \times (14)^{2}$
Area $= \frac{1}{2} \times \frac{22}{7} \times 196$
Area $= \frac{1}{2} \times 22 \times 28 = 11 \times 28 = 308 \, cm^{2}$.
Thus,the area of the shaded region is $308 \, cm^{2}$.
65
DifficultMCQ
$A$ circular park is surrounded by a road $21\, m$ wide. If the radius of the park is $105\, m$,find the area of the road in $m^2$.
A
$15300$
B
$15246$
C
$16246$
D
$15642$

Solution

(B) Given that,a circular park is surrounded by a road.
Width of the road $= 21\, m$.
Radius of the park $(r_i) = 105\, m$.
Therefore,the radius of the whole circular portion (park + road) is $r_e = 105 + 21 = 126\, m$.
Now,the area of the road $=$ Area of the whole circular portion $-$ Area of the circular park.
Area of road $= \pi r_e^2 - \pi r_i^2 = \pi(r_e^2 - r_i^2)$.
Using the identity $a^2 - b^2 = (a - b)(a + b)$:
Area of road $= \frac{22}{7} \times (126^2 - 105^2) = \frac{22}{7} \times (126 + 105)(126 - 105)$.
Area of road $= \frac{22}{7} \times 231 \times 21$.
Area of road $= 22 \times 231 \times 3 = 15246\, m^2$.
Hence,the required area of the road is $15246\, m^2$.
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66
DifficultMCQ
In the figure,arcs have been drawn with a radius of $21 \, cm$ each,using vertices $A, B, C,$ and $D$ of quadrilateral $ABCD$ as centers. Find the area of the shaded region in $cm^2$.
Question diagram
A
$1200$
B
$1300$
C
$1386$
D
$1286$

Solution

(C) Given that the radius of each arc is $r = 21 \, cm$.
The area of a sector with central angle $\theta$ is given by $\frac{\theta}{360^{\circ}} \times \pi r^2$.
The sum of the areas of the four sectors at vertices $A, B, C,$ and $D$ is:
Area $= \frac{\angle A}{360^{\circ}} \times \pi r^2 + \frac{\angle B}{360^{\circ}} \times \pi r^2 + \frac{\angle C}{360^{\circ}} \times \pi r^2 + \frac{\angle D}{360^{\circ}} \times \pi r^2$
Area $= \frac{(\angle A + \angle B + \angle C + \angle D)}{360^{\circ}} \times \pi r^2$
Since the sum of the interior angles of any quadrilateral is $360^{\circ}$,we have:
Area $= \frac{360^{\circ}}{360^{\circ}} \times \pi r^2 = \pi r^2$
Substituting $r = 21 \, cm$ and $\pi = \frac{22}{7}$:
Area $= \frac{22}{7} \times 21 \times 21 = 22 \times 3 \times 21 = 1386 \, cm^2$.
Thus,the area of the shaded region is $1386 \, cm^2$.
67
MediumMCQ
$A$ piece of wire $20 \,cm$ long is bent into the form of an arc of a circle subtending an angle of $60^{\circ}$ at its centre. Find the radius of the circle. (in $cm$)
A
$\frac{90}{\pi}$
B
$\frac{160}{\pi}$
C
$\frac{20}{\pi}$
D
$\frac{60}{\pi}$

Solution

(D) The length of the arc of the circle is given as $20 \,cm$.
The central angle subtended by the arc is $\theta = 60^{\circ}$.
The formula for the length of an arc is $L = \frac{\theta}{360^{\circ}} \times 2 \pi r$.
Substituting the given values into the formula:
$20 = \frac{60^{\circ}}{360^{\circ}} \times 2 \pi r$
Simplify the fraction:
$20 = \frac{1}{6} \times 2 \pi r$
$20 = \frac{\pi r}{3}$
Solving for $r$:
$r = \frac{20 \times 3}{\pi} = \frac{60}{\pi} \,cm$.
Thus,the radius of the circle is $\frac{60}{\pi} \,cm$.
68
DifficultMCQ
$A$ chord of a circle of radius $20\, cm$ subtends an angle of $90^{\circ}$ at the centre. Find the area of the corresponding major segment of the circle. (Use $\pi=3.14$) (in $cm^2$)
A
$285.5$
B
$290$
C
$295.5$
D
$1142.5$

Solution

(D) Given: Radius $r = 20\, cm$,central angle $\theta = 90^{\circ}$.
Area of the major sector $= \frac{360^{\circ} - 90^{\circ}}{360^{\circ}} \times \pi r^2 = \frac{270}{360} \times 3.14 \times (20)^2 = \frac{3}{4} \times 3.14 \times 400 = 3 \times 3.14 \times 100 = 942\, cm^2$.
Area of $\triangle OAB = \frac{1}{2} \times r^2 \times \sin(90^{\circ}) = \frac{1}{2} \times 20 \times 20 \times 1 = 200\, cm^2$.
Area of the major segment = Area of the major sector + Area of $\triangle OAB = 942 + 200 = 1142\, cm^2$.
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69
MediumMCQ
$A$ calf is tied with a rope of length $6 \,m$ at the corner of a square grassy lawn of side $20 \,m$. If the length of the rope is increased by $5.5 \,m$,find the increase in area of the grassy lawn in which the calf can graze. (in $m^2$)
A
$75$
B
$85.725$
C
$75.625$
D
$80.500$

Solution

(C) Let the calf be tied at the corner $A$ of the square lawn.
The increase in area is the difference between the areas of two sectors with a central angle of $90^{\circ}$ each and radii $R = 11.5 \,m$ $(6 \,m + 5.5 \,m)$ and $r = 6 \,m$.
Required increase in area $= \text{Area of sector with radius } R - \text{Area of sector with radius } r$
$= \frac{90^{\circ}}{360^{\circ}} \times \pi \times R^2 - \frac{90^{\circ}}{360^{\circ}} \times \pi \times r^2$
$= \frac{1}{4} \times \pi \times (R^2 - r^2)$
$= \frac{1}{4} \times \frac{22}{7} \times (11.5^2 - 6^2)$
$= \frac{1}{4} \times \frac{22}{7} \times (11.5 + 6) \times (11.5 - 6)$
$= \frac{1}{4} \times \frac{22}{7} \times 17.5 \times 5.5$
$= \frac{1}{4} \times \frac{22}{7} \times \frac{35}{2} \times \frac{11}{2}$
$= \frac{11 \times 5 \times 11}{8} = \frac{605}{8} = 75.625 \,m^2$.
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70
MediumMCQ
The area of a circular playground is $22176 \, m^{2}$. Find the cost of fencing this ground at the rate of $Rs. \, 50$ per $metre$. (in $Rs.$)
A
$26000$
B
$28400$
C
$29400$
D
$26400$

Solution

(D) Given,area of a circular playground $= 22176 \, m^{2}$.
Using the formula for the area of a circle,$\pi r^{2} = 22176$.
Substituting $\pi = \frac{22}{7}$,we get $\frac{22}{7} r^{2} = 22176$.
$r^{2} = \frac{22176 \times 7}{22} = 1008 \times 7 = 7056$.
$r = \sqrt{7056} = 84 \, m$.
The circumference of the circular ground is $2 \pi r = 2 \times \frac{22}{7} \times 84 = 44 \times 12 = 528 \, m$.
The cost of fencing is calculated as $\text{Circumference} \times \text{Rate}$.
Cost $= 528 \times 50 = 26400 \, Rs.$
71
Difficult
Find the area of the segment of a circle of radius $12 \, cm$ whose corresponding sector has a central angle of $60^{\circ}$ (Use $\pi = 3.14$).

Solution

(N/A) Given that,radius of a circle $(r) = 12 \, cm$ and central angle of sector $(\theta) = 60^{\circ}$.
Area of sector $= \frac{\pi r^2 \theta}{360^{\circ}} = \frac{3.14 \times 12 \times 12 \times 60^{\circ}}{360^{\circ}} = 3.14 \times 2 \times 12 = 75.36 \, cm^2$.
Since the triangle formed by the two radii and the chord is an isosceles triangle with a vertex angle of $60^{\circ}$,it is an equilateral triangle.
Area of equilateral triangle $= \frac{\sqrt{3}}{4} \times (\text{side})^2 = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{4} \times 12^2 = 36\sqrt{3} \, cm^2$.
Area of the segment $=$ Area of sector $-$ Area of triangle $= (75.36 - 36\sqrt{3}) \, cm^2$.
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72
MediumMCQ
In the figure,$ABCD$ is a trapezium with $AB \parallel DC$,$AB = 18 \, cm$,$DC = 32 \, cm$,and the distance between $AB$ and $DC = 14 \, cm$. If arcs of equal radii $7 \, cm$ with centers $A, B, C$,and $D$ have been drawn,find the area of the shaded region of the figure (in $cm^2$).
Question diagram
A
$196$
B
$350$
C
$144$
D
$186$

Solution

(A) Given: $AB = 18 \, cm$,$DC = 32 \, cm$,height $(h) = 14 \, cm$,and radius of each arc $(r) = 7 \, cm$.
Since $AB \parallel DC$,the sum of consecutive interior angles is $180^{\circ}$. Thus,$\angle A + \angle D = 180^{\circ}$ and $\angle B + \angle C = 180^{\circ}$.
Area of a sector with angle $\theta$ is given by $\frac{\theta}{360^{\circ}} \times \pi r^2$.
Area of sectors at $A$ and $D = \frac{\angle A + \angle D}{360^{\circ}} \times \pi r^2 = \frac{180^{\circ}}{360^{\circ}} \times \frac{22}{7} \times (7)^2 = \frac{1}{2} \times 22 \times 7 = 77 \, cm^2$.
Similarly,the area of sectors at $B$ and $C = \frac{\angle B + \angle C}{360^{\circ}} \times \pi r^2 = \frac{180^{\circ}}{360^{\circ}} \times \frac{22}{7} \times (7)^2 = 77 \, cm^2$.
Area of trapezium $ABCD = \frac{1}{2} \times (AB + DC) \times h = \frac{1}{2} \times (18 + 32) \times 14 = \frac{1}{2} \times 50 \times 14 = 350 \, cm^2$.
Area of the shaded region = Area of trapezium $-$ (Sum of areas of the four sectors) = $350 - (77 + 77) = 350 - 154 = 196 \, cm^2$.
73
MediumMCQ
Find the area of the sector of a circle of radius $5\, cm$,if the corresponding arc length is $3.5\, cm$. (in $cm^2$)
A
$6$
B
$7.25$
C
$8.75$
D
$9.50$

Solution

(C) The area of a sector of a circle can be calculated using the formula:
Area $= \frac{1}{2} \times l \times r$
where $l$ is the arc length and $r$ is the radius of the circle.
Given:
Radius $(r) = 5\, cm$
Arc length $(l) = 3.5\, cm$
Substituting the values into the formula:
Area $= \frac{1}{2} \times 3.5 \times 5$
Area $= \frac{17.5}{2} = 8.75\, cm^2$
Hence,the required area of the sector is $8.75\, cm^2$.
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74
DifficultMCQ
Four circular cardboard pieces of radii $7 \, cm$ are placed on a paper in such a way that each piece touches the other two pieces. Find the area of the portion enclosed between these pieces (in $cm^2$).
A
$196$
B
$38.5$
C
$44$
D
$42$

Solution

(D) Given that four circular cardboard pieces are placed on a paper such that each piece touches the other two pieces.
Let the centers of the four circles be $A, B, C,$ and $D$. Since the radius of each circle is $7 \, cm$, the distance between the centers of any two touching circles is $7 + 7 = 14 \, cm$.
Thus, $AB = BC = CD = DA = 14 \, cm$. This forms a square $ABCD$ with side length $14 \, cm$.
The area of the square $ABCD = (side)^2 = (14)^2 = 196 \, cm^2$.
Inside the square, there are four sectors, each with a central angle of $90^{\circ}$ and radius $r = 7 \, cm$.
The area of one sector $= \frac{90^{\circ}}{360^{\circ}} \times \pi r^2 = \frac{1}{4} \times \frac{22}{7} \times (7)^2 = \frac{1}{4} \times 22 \times 7 = 38.5 \, cm^2$.
The total area of the four sectors $= 4 \times 38.5 = 154 \, cm^2$.
The area of the portion enclosed between these pieces = (Area of square $ABCD$) - (Total area of four sectors)
$= 196 - 154 = 42 \, cm^2$.
Therefore, the required area is $42 \, cm^2$.
Solution diagram
75
MediumMCQ
An archery target has three regions formed by three concentric circles as shown in the figure. If the diameters of the concentric circles are in the ratio $1: 2: 3$,then find the ratio of the areas of the three regions.
Question diagram
A
$2: 3: 5$
B
$1: 3: 2$
C
$1: 2: 5$
D
$1: 3: 5$

Solution

(D) Let the diameters of the concentric circles be $k, 2k$,and $3k$.
Therefore,the radii of the concentric circles are $\frac{k}{2}, k$,and $\frac{3k}{2}$.
Area of the inner circle,$A_1 = \pi \left(\frac{k}{2}\right)^2 = \frac{\pi k^2}{4}$.
Area of the middle region,$A_2 = \pi(k)^2 - \frac{\pi k^2}{4} = \frac{3\pi k^2}{4}$.
Area of the outer region,$A_3 = \pi \left(\frac{3k}{2}\right)^2 - \pi(k)^2 = \frac{9\pi k^2}{4} - \pi k^2 = \frac{5\pi k^2}{4}$.
The required ratio of the areas is $A_1 : A_2 : A_3 = \frac{\pi k^2}{4} : \frac{3\pi k^2}{4} : \frac{5\pi k^2}{4} = 1 : 3 : 5$.
76
MediumMCQ
The length of the minute hand of a clock is $5\, cm$. Find the area swept by the minute hand during the time period $6:05\, a.m.$ and $6:40\, a.m.$ (in $cm^2$).
A
$45 \frac{5}{6}$
B
$55 \frac{5}{6}$
C
$45 \frac{7}{6}$
D
$55 \frac{7}{6}$

Solution

(A) We know that,in $60\, \text{min}$,the minute hand revolves $360^{\circ}$.
In $1\, \text{min}$,the minute hand revolves $\frac{360^{\circ}}{60} = 6^{\circ}$.
Therefore,in the time interval from $6:05\, a.m.$ to $6:40\, a.m.$,the time elapsed is $35\, \text{min}$.
The angle swept by the minute hand in $35\, \text{min}$ is $\theta = 6^{\circ} \times 35 = 210^{\circ}$.
Given that the length of the minute hand $(r) = 5\, \text{cm}$.
The area swept by the minute hand is the area of a sector with radius $r = 5\, \text{cm}$ and angle $\theta = 210^{\circ}$.
Area $= \frac{\theta}{360^{\circ}} \times \pi r^2 = \frac{210^{\circ}}{360^{\circ}} \times \frac{22}{7} \times (5)^2$.
Area $= \frac{7}{12} \times \frac{22}{7} \times 25 = \frac{22 \times 25}{12} = \frac{11 \times 25}{6} = \frac{275}{6}$.
Converting to a mixed fraction,$\frac{275}{6} = 45 \frac{5}{6}\, \text{cm}^2$.
Hence,the required area swept by the minute hand is $45 \frac{5}{6}\, \text{cm}^2$.
77
DifficultMCQ
Area of a sector of central angle $200^{\circ}$ of a circle is $770 \, cm^{2}$. Find the length of the corresponding arc of this sector. (in $cm$)
A
$75 \frac{1}{3}$
B
$73 \frac{1}{3}$
C
$73 \frac{1}{5}$
D
$75 \frac{1}{5}$

Solution

(B) Let the radius of the circle be $r$ and the central angle be $\theta = 200^{\circ}$.
Area of the sector is given by the formula: $\text{Area} = \frac{\theta}{360^{\circ}} \times \pi r^{2}$.
Substituting the given values: $770 = \frac{200}{360} \times \frac{22}{7} \times r^{2}$.
$770 = \frac{5}{9} \times \frac{22}{7} \times r^{2}$.
$r^{2} = \frac{770 \times 9 \times 7}{5 \times 22} = \frac{770 \times 63}{110} = 7 \times 63 = 441$.
$r = \sqrt{441} = 21 \, cm$.
Now,the length of the arc $l$ is given by: $l = \frac{\theta}{360^{\circ}} \times 2\pi r$.
$l = \frac{200}{360} \times 2 \times \frac{22}{7} \times 21$.
$l = \frac{5}{9} \times 2 \times 22 \times 3 = \frac{5 \times 2 \times 22}{3} = \frac{220}{3} \, cm$.
$l = 73 \frac{1}{3} \, cm$.
78
Difficult
The central angles of two sectors of circles of radii $7 \, cm$ and $21 \, cm$ are respectively $120^{\circ}$ and $40^{\circ}$. Find the areas of the two sectors as well as the lengths of the corresponding arcs. What do you observe?

Solution

(N/A) Let the radii of the two sectors be $r_1 = 7 \, cm$ and $r_2 = 21 \, cm$,and their central angles be $\theta_1 = 120^{\circ}$ and $\theta_2 = 40^{\circ}$.
Area of a sector is given by $A = \frac{\theta}{360^{\circ}} \times \pi r^2$.
For the first sector:
$A_1 = \frac{120^{\circ}}{360^{\circ}} \times \frac{22}{7} \times (7)^2 = \frac{1}{3} \times \frac{22}{7} \times 49 = \frac{22 \times 7}{3} = \frac{154}{3} \approx 51.33 \, cm^2$.
For the second sector:
$A_2 = \frac{40^{\circ}}{360^{\circ}} \times \frac{22}{7} \times (21)^2 = \frac{1}{9} \times \frac{22}{7} \times 441 = \frac{22 \times 63}{9} = 22 \times 7 = 154 \, cm^2$.
Length of an arc is given by $l = \frac{\theta}{360^{\circ}} \times 2\pi r$.
For the first sector:
$l_1 = \frac{120^{\circ}}{360^{\circ}} \times 2 \times \frac{22}{7} \times 7 = \frac{1}{3} \times 44 = \frac{44}{3} \approx 14.67 \, cm$.
For the second sector:
$l_2 = \frac{40^{\circ}}{360^{\circ}} \times 2 \times \frac{22}{7} \times 21 = \frac{1}{9} \times 2 \times 22 \times 3 = \frac{132}{9} = \frac{44}{3} \approx 14.67 \, cm$.
Observation: The arc lengths of the two sectors are equal,but their areas are not equal.
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79
Difficult
Find the area of the shaded region given in the figure.
Question diagram

Solution

(N/A) The side of the outer square is $14 \, cm$.
The distance from each side of the square to the inner figure is $3 \, cm$.
The inner figure consists of a central square and four semi-circles attached to its sides.
The side length of the inner square is $14 - (3 + 3) = 8 \, cm$.
Since there are four semi-circles attached to the sides of this $8 \, cm$ square,the diameter of each semi-circle is $8 / 2 = 4 \, cm$,so the radius $r = 2 \, cm$.
Area of the outer square $= 14^2 = 196 \, cm^2$.
Area of the inner square $= 8^2 = 64 \, cm^2$.
Area of the four semi-circles $= 4 \times (\frac{1}{2} \pi r^2) = 2 \pi r^2 = 2 \times \pi \times (2)^2 = 8 \pi \, cm^2$.
Area of the unshaded inner region $= \text{Area of inner square} + \text{Area of four semi-circles} = 64 + 8 \pi \, cm^2$.
Area of the shaded region $= \text{Area of outer square} - \text{Area of unshaded inner region} = 196 - (64 + 8 \pi) = 132 - 8 \pi \, cm^2$.
80
DifficultMCQ
Find the number of revolutions made by a circular wheel of area $1.54 \, m^2$ in rolling a distance of $176 \, m$.
A
$40$
B
$80$
C
$120$
D
$160$

Solution

(A) Let the number of revolutions made by the circular wheel be $n$ and the radius be $r$.
Given,area of the circular wheel $= 1.54 \, m^2$.
Using the formula for the area of a circle,$\pi r^2 = 1.54$.
$\frac{22}{7} \times r^2 = 1.54 \Rightarrow r^2 = \frac{1.54 \times 7}{22} = 0.07 \times 7 = 0.49$.
Thus,$r = \sqrt{0.49} = 0.7 \, m$.
The distance covered in one revolution is equal to the circumference of the wheel.
Circumference $= 2 \pi r = 2 \times \frac{22}{7} \times 0.7 = 2 \times 22 \times 0.1 = 4.4 \, m$.
The total distance traveled is $176 \, m$.
Number of revolutions $n = \frac{\text{Total distance}}{\text{Circumference}} = \frac{176}{4.4} = \frac{1760}{44} = 40$.
Therefore,the wheel makes $40$ revolutions.
81
Difficult
Find the difference of the areas of two segments of a circle formed by a chord of length $5 \, cm$ subtending an angle of $90^{\circ}$ at the centre.

Solution

(D) Let the radius of the circle be $r$.
$OA = OB = r \, cm$.
Given that the length of the chord $AB = 5 \, cm$ and the central angle $\theta = 90^{\circ}$.
In $\triangle AOB$,by Pythagoras theorem,$AB^2 = OA^2 + OB^2 \implies 5^2 = r^2 + r^2 \implies 2r^2 = 25 \implies r^2 = 12.5$.
Area of $\triangle AOB = \frac{1}{2} \times OA \times OB \times \sin(90^{\circ}) = \frac{1}{2} \times r^2 \times 1 = \frac{12.5}{2} = 6.25 \, cm^2$.
Area of sector $OAB = \frac{\theta}{360^{\circ}} \times \pi r^2 = \frac{90^{\circ}}{360^{\circ}} \times \pi \times 12.5 = \frac{12.5 \pi}{4} = 3.125 \pi \, cm^2$.
Area of minor segment = Area of sector - Area of $\triangle AOB = (3.125 \pi - 6.25) \, cm^2$.
Area of circle = $\pi r^2 = 12.5 \pi \, cm^2$.
Area of major segment = Area of circle - Area of minor segment = $12.5 \pi - (3.125 \pi - 6.25) = (9.375 \pi + 6.25) \, cm^2$.
Difference of areas = $(9.375 \pi + 6.25) - (3.125 \pi - 6.25) = 6.25 \pi + 12.5 = (6.25 \pi + 12.5) \, cm^2$ or $(\frac{25 \pi}{4} + \frac{25}{2}) \, cm^2$.
82
DifficultMCQ
Find the difference of the areas of a sector of angle $120^{\circ}$ and its corresponding major sector of a circle of radius $21 \, cm$. (in $cm^2$)
A
$500$
B
$386$
C
$462$
D
$924$

Solution

(C) Given that,the radius of the circle $(r) = 21 \, cm$ and the central angle of the minor sector $(\theta) = 120^{\circ}$.
First,calculate the total area of the circle:
Area $= \pi r^2 = \frac{22}{7} \times (21)^2 = \frac{22}{7} \times 21 \times 21 = 22 \times 3 \times 21 = 1386 \, cm^2$.
Next,calculate the area of the minor sector:
Area of minor sector $= \frac{\theta}{360^{\circ}} \times \pi r^2 = \frac{120^{\circ}}{360^{\circ}} \times 1386 = \frac{1}{3} \times 1386 = 462 \, cm^2$.
Then,calculate the area of the major sector:
Area of major sector $= \text{Total area} - \text{Area of minor sector} = 1386 - 462 = 924 \, cm^2$.
Finally,find the difference between the areas of the major sector and the minor sector:
Difference $= 924 - 462 = 462 \, cm^2$.
83
Medium
Find the circumference and the area of a circular ground with radius $77\, m$.

Solution

(N/A) Given,the radius of the circular ground is $r = 77\, m$.
Circumference of a circle is given by the formula $C = 2\pi r$.
Substituting the values,we get $C = 2 \times \frac{22}{7} \times 77 = 2 \times 22 \times 11 = 484\, m$.
Area of a circle is given by the formula $A = \pi r^2$.
Substituting the values,we get $A = \frac{22}{7} \times 77 \times 77 = 22 \times 11 \times 77 = 18634\, m^2$.
Thus,the circumference of the circular ground is $484\, m$ and the area is $18634\, m^2$.
84
EasyMCQ
Area of a circle is $5544 \, cm^{2}$. Find its radius (in $cm$).
A
$55$
B
$42$
C
$48$
D
$54$

Solution

(B) The area of a circle is given by the formula $A = \pi r^{2}$.
Given,$A = 5544 \, cm^{2}$.
Substituting the value of $\pi = \frac{22}{7}$:
$5544 = \frac{22}{7} \times r^{2}$
$r^{2} = 5544 \times \frac{7}{22}$
$r^{2} = 252 \times 7$
$r^{2} = 1764$
Taking the square root on both sides:
$r = \sqrt{1764} = 42$
Thus,the radius of the circle is $42 \, cm$.
85
EasyMCQ
The circumference of a circular ground is $220\, m$. Outside it,runs a road of equal width. If the circumference of the ground with the road is $264\, m$,find the width of the road (in $m$).
A
$21$
B
$13$
C
$7$
D
$9$

Solution

(C) Let the radius of the circular ground be $r_{1}$ and the radius of the circular ground including the road be $r_{2}$.
Given,the circumference of the ground $= 2 \pi r_{1} = 220\, m$.
Given,the circumference of the ground with the road $= 2 \pi r_{2} = 264\, m$.
The width of the road is given by $w = r_{2} - r_{1}$.
Subtracting the two circumferences:
$2 \pi r_{2} - 2 \pi r_{1} = 264 - 220$
$2 \pi (r_{2} - r_{1}) = 44$
$2 \times \frac{22}{7} \times w = 44$
$w = \frac{44 \times 7}{2 \times 22}$
$w = \frac{44 \times 7}{44}$
$w = 7\, m$.
Thus,the width of the road is $7\, m$.
86
MediumMCQ
The radii of two concentric circles are $23 \, cm$ and $16 \, cm$. Find the area of the circular ring formed by the circles (in $cm^2$).
A
$858$
B
$753$
C
$654$
D
$578$

Solution

(A) The radius of the outer circle is $r_{1} = 23 \, cm$ and the radius of the inner circle is $r_{2} = 16 \, cm$.
The area of the circular ring is given by the difference between the area of the outer circle and the area of the inner circle.
$\text{Area} = \pi r_{1}^{2} - \pi r_{2}^{2}$
$\text{Area} = \pi (r_{1}^{2} - r_{2}^{2})$
Using the identity $a^{2} - b^{2} = (a + b)(a - b)$:
$\text{Area} = \pi (r_{1} + r_{2})(r_{1} - r_{2})$
Substituting the values with $\pi = \frac{22}{7}$:
$\text{Area} = \frac{22}{7} \times (23 + 16) \times (23 - 16)$
$\text{Area} = \frac{22}{7} \times 39 \times 7$
$\text{Area} = 22 \times 39 = 858 \, cm^{2}$
87
EasyMCQ
Find the circumference and the area of a circle with diameter $42 \, cm$.
A
$132 \, cm, 1386 \, cm^2$
B
$132 \, cm, 693 \, cm^2$
C
$264 \, cm, 1386 \, cm^2$
D
$66 \, cm, 693 \, cm^2$

Solution

(A) Given diameter $d = 42 \, cm$.
Radius $r = d / 2 = 42 / 2 = 21 \, cm$.
Circumference of the circle $= 2 \pi r = 2 \times (22 / 7) \times 21 = 2 \times 22 \times 3 = 132 \, cm$.
Area of the circle $= \pi r^2 = (22 / 7) \times 21 \times 21 = 22 \times 3 \times 21 = 1386 \, cm^2$.
Thus,the circumference is $132 \, cm$ and the area is $1386 \, cm^2$.
88
EasyMCQ
The circumference of a circle is $176 \, cm$. Find its radius in $cm$.
A
$48$
B
$33$
C
$18$
D
$28$

Solution

(D) The formula for the circumference of a circle is $C = 2 \pi r$,where $C$ is the circumference and $r$ is the radius.
Given $C = 176 \, cm$ and taking $\pi = \frac{22}{7}$:
$176 = 2 \times \frac{22}{7} \times r$
$176 = \frac{44}{7} \times r$
$r = \frac{176 \times 7}{44}$
$r = 4 \times 7$
$r = 28 \, cm$
Therefore,the radius of the circle is $28 \, cm$.
89
EasyMCQ
The area of a circle is $346.5 \, cm^2$. Find its radius (in $cm$).
A
$10.5$
B
$11.3$
C
$9.04$
D
$14.07$

Solution

(A) The area of a circle is given by the formula $A = \pi r^2$,where $r$ is the radius.
Given $A = 346.5 \, cm^2$ and taking $\pi = \frac{22}{7}$:
$346.5 = \frac{22}{7} \times r^2$
$r^2 = \frac{346.5 \times 7}{22}$
$r^2 = \frac{2425.5}{22}$
$r^2 = 110.25$
$r = \sqrt{110.25}$
$r = 10.5 \, cm$.
90
EasyMCQ
The circumference of a circular ground is $352\, m$. Find the area of the ground (in $m^2$).
A
$7845$
B
$9856$
C
$9354$
D
$8647$

Solution

(B) Given,the circumference of the circular ground $C = 352\, m$.
We know that the formula for circumference is $C = 2\pi r$,where $r$ is the radius.
$2 \times \frac{22}{7} \times r = 352$
$r = \frac{352 \times 7}{2 \times 22}$
$r = \frac{352 \times 7}{44} = 8 \times 7 = 56\, m$.
Now,the area of the circular ground $A = \pi r^2$.
$A = \frac{22}{7} \times 56 \times 56$
$A = 22 \times 8 \times 56$
$A = 176 \times 56 = 9856\, m^2$.
91
EasyMCQ
The area of a circle is $75.46\, cm^{2}$. Find its circumference. (in $cm$)
A
$42.26$
B
$36.8$
C
$30.8$
D
$20.6$

Solution

(C) Given,the area of the circle $A = 75.46\, cm^{2}$.
We know that the area of a circle is given by the formula $A = \pi r^{2}$.
Taking $\pi = 3.14$,we have $75.46 = 3.14 \times r^{2}$.
$r^{2} = \frac{75.46}{3.14} = 24.0318... \approx 24.01$.
Taking the square root,$r = \sqrt{24.01} = 4.9\, cm$.
The circumference of the circle is given by $C = 2\pi r$.
$C = 2 \times 3.14 \times 4.9 = 6.28 \times 4.9 = 30.772\, cm$.
Rounding to one decimal place,the circumference is $30.8\, cm$.
92
EasyMCQ
The radius of a circular ground is $35 \, m$. Outside it,a road of width $3.5 \, m$ runs around it. Find the area of the road in $m^2$.
A
$804.6$
B
$625.1$
C
$701.6$
D
$808.5$

Solution

(D) Let the radius of the circular ground be $r = 35 \, m$.
The width of the road is $w = 3.5 \, m$.
The radius of the outer circle (ground + road) is $R = r + w = 35 + 3.5 = 38.5 \, m$.
The area of the road is the difference between the area of the outer circle and the area of the inner circular ground.
Area of road $= \pi R^2 - \pi r^2 = \pi(R^2 - r^2) = \pi(R - r)(R + r)$.
Substituting the values: $\text{Area} = \frac{22}{7} \times (38.5 - 35) \times (38.5 + 35)$.
$\text{Area} = \frac{22}{7} \times 3.5 \times 73.5$.
$\text{Area} = 22 \times 0.5 \times 73.5 = 11 \times 73.5 = 808.5 \, m^2$.
93
MediumMCQ
The radius of a circular ground is $56 \, m$. Inside it, a road of width $7 \, m$ runs all along its boundary. Find the area of this road in $m^2$.
A
$2310$
B
$2218$
C
$2601$
D
$2851$

Solution

(A) The radius of the outer circle $(R)$ is $56 \, m$.
The width of the road is $7 \, m$.
The radius of the inner circle $(r)$ is $R - \text{width} = 56 \, m - 7 \, m = 49 \, m$.
The area of the road is the difference between the area of the outer circle and the area of the inner circle.
Area of road $= \pi R^2 - \pi r^2 = \pi(R^2 - r^2) = \pi(R - r)(R + r)$.
Substituting the values: $\text{Area} = \frac{22}{7} \times (56 - 49) \times (56 + 49)$.
$\text{Area} = \frac{22}{7} \times 7 \times 105$.
$\text{Area} = 22 \times 105 = 2310 \, m^2$.
94
MediumMCQ
The cost of erecting a wall all around a circular ground at the rate of $₹ 60/m$ is $₹ 26,400$. Find the cost of levelling the ground at the rate of $₹ 50/m^2$. (in $₹$) (in $1,000$)
A
$672$
B
$752$
C
$770$
D
$519$

Solution

(C) $1$. The circumference of the circular ground is given by: $\text{Circumference} = \frac{\text{Total Cost}}{\text{Rate per meter}} = \frac{26,400}{60} = 440 \ m$.
$2$. Let the radius of the ground be $r$. The formula for circumference is $2\pi r = 440$.
$3$. Using $\pi = \frac{22}{7}$, we get $2 \times \frac{22}{7} \times r = 440$, which simplifies to $r = \frac{440 \times 7}{44} = 70 \ m$.
$4$. The area of the circular ground is $A = \pi r^2 = \frac{22}{7} \times 70 \times 70 = 22 \times 10 \times 70 = 15,400 \ m^2$.
$5$. The cost of levelling the ground at $₹ 50/m^2$ is $15,400 \times 50 = ₹ 7,70,000$.
95
Medium
In a circle with radius $6 \, cm$,a minor arc subtends an angle of measure $60^{\circ}$ at the centre. Find the area of the minor sector and the major sector corresponding to that arc.

Solution

Given: Radius of the circle $r = 6 \, cm$ and the central angle $\theta = 60^{\circ}$.
Area of the minor sector $= \frac{\pi r^2 \theta}{360^{\circ}}$
$= \frac{22}{7} \times 6 \times 6 \times \frac{60}{360}$
$= \frac{22}{7} \times 36 \times \frac{1}{6}$
$= \frac{22 \times 6}{7} = \frac{132}{7} \, cm^2 \approx 18.86 \, cm^2$.
Area of the major sector $= \text{Area of the circle} - \text{Area of the minor sector}$
$= \pi r^2 - \frac{132}{7}$
$= \frac{22}{7} \times 6 \times 6 - \frac{132}{7}$
$= \frac{792}{7} - \frac{132}{7} = \frac{660}{7} \, cm^2 \approx 94.29 \, cm^2$.
Thus,the area of the minor sector is $\frac{132}{7} \, cm^2$ and the area of the major sector is $\frac{660}{7} \, cm^2$.
96
MediumMCQ
In a circle with centre $O$,$\overline{OA}$ and $\overline{OB}$ are radii perpendicular to each other. The perimeter of the sector formed by these radii is $75 \, cm$. Find the area of the corresponding minor segment. (in $cm^2$)
A
$126$
B
$134$
C
$142$
D
$215$

Solution

(A) The measure of the angle of the minor sector is $\theta = 90^{\circ}$ (since $OA \perp OB$).
Perimeter of a minor sector = Length of the minor arc $+ 2 \times$ (radius).
$75 = \frac{\pi r \theta}{180} + 2r$
$75 = \frac{22}{7} \times \frac{r \times 90}{180} + 2r$
$75 = r \left( \frac{11}{7} + 2 \right)$
$75 = \frac{25}{7} r$
$r = \frac{75 \times 7}{25} = 21 \, cm$.
Area of minor sector $OACB = \frac{\pi r^2 \theta}{360} = \frac{22}{7} \times \frac{21 \times 21 \times 90}{360} = 346.5 \, cm^2$.
In $\Delta OAB$,$m\angle O = 90^{\circ}$,so Area of $\Delta OAB = \frac{1}{2} \times OA \times OB = \frac{1}{2} \times 21 \times 21 = 220.5 \, cm^2$.
Area of minor segment = Area of minor sector $OACB - \text{Area of } \Delta OAB = 346.5 - 220.5 = 126 \, cm^2$.
Solution diagram
97
MediumMCQ
The length of the minute hand of a clock is $14 \, cm$. Find the area of the region swept by it between $10.10 \, AM$ to $10.30 \, AM$.
A
$205 \frac{1}{3} \, cm^2$
B
$200 \, cm^2$
C
$210 \, cm^2$
D
$205 \, cm^2$

Solution

(A) During $60$ minutes ($1$ hour),the minute hand completes one full rotation,i.e.,it subtends an angle of $360^{\circ}$.
The time duration from $10.10 \, AM$ to $10.30 \, AM$ is $20$ minutes.
Therefore,the angle $\theta$ subtended by the minute hand in $20$ minutes is:
$\theta = \frac{360^{\circ}}{60} \times 20 = 120^{\circ}$.
The radius $r$ of the sector is the length of the minute hand,which is $14 \, cm$.
The area of the sector swept is given by the formula:
$\text{Area} = \frac{\pi r^2 \theta}{360^{\circ}}$
Substituting the values:
$\text{Area} = \frac{22}{7} \times 14 \times 14 \times \frac{120^{\circ}}{360^{\circ}}$
$\text{Area} = \frac{22}{7} \times 196 \times \frac{1}{3}$
$\text{Area} = 22 \times 28 \times \frac{1}{3} = \frac{616}{3} \, cm^2$
$\text{Area} = 205 \frac{1}{3} \, cm^2$.
98
DifficultMCQ
The radius of a circular ground is $35 \, m$. Inside it,a $3.5 \, m$ broad road runs around its boundary. $A$ part of the road between two radii forming an angle of measure $72^{\circ}$ at the centre is to be repaired. Find the cost of repairing at the rate of ₹ $80 / m^{2}$. (in ₹)
A
$15021$
B
$12045$
C
$11704$
D
$11632$

Solution

(C) The circular ground has a radius $R = 35 \, m$. $A$ road of width $w = 3.5 \, m$ runs inside the boundary. The inner radius is $r = R - w = 35 - 3.5 = 31.5 \, m$.
The area to be repaired is the area of the sector of the outer circle minus the area of the corresponding sector of the inner circle,with a central angle $\theta = 72^{\circ}$.
Area of the region $= \frac{\theta}{360^{\circ}} \times \pi \times (R^2 - r^2)$
$= \frac{72}{360} \times \frac{22}{7} \times (35^2 - 31.5^2)$
$= \frac{1}{5} \times \frac{22}{7} \times (35 - 31.5)(35 + 31.5)$
$= \frac{22}{35} \times 3.5 \times 66.5$
$= \frac{22}{35} \times \frac{7}{2} \times 66.5$
$= 11 \times 0.2 \times 66.5 = 2.2 \times 66.5 = 146.3 \, m^{2}$.
The cost of repairing is $146.3 \, m^{2} \times ₹ 80 / m^{2} = ₹ 11,704$.
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MediumMCQ
The length of a square field is $50 \, m$. $A$ cow is tethered at one of the vertices by a $3 \, m$ long rope. Find the area of the region of the field in which the cow can graze. $(\pi = 3.14)$ (in $m^2$)
A
$4.02$
B
$8.21$
C
$6.22$
D
$7.065$

Solution

(D) Suppose the cow is tethered at the vertex $A$ of the square field $ABCD$ by a $3 \, m$ long rope.
Since the angle at each vertex of a square is $90^{\circ}$,the area the cow can graze is a sector of a circle with radius $r = 3 \, m$ and central angle $\theta = 90^{\circ}$.
Area of the sector $= \frac{\pi r^2 \theta}{360^{\circ}}$
$= \frac{3.14 \times (3)^2 \times 90^{\circ}}{360^{\circ}}$
$= \frac{3.14 \times 9 \times 1}{4}$
$= \frac{28.26}{4}$
$= 7.065 \, m^2$
Thus,the area of the region in which the cow can graze is $7.065 \, m^2$.
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100
EasyMCQ
In a circle with radius $6.3 \ cm$,an arc subtends an angle of measure $150^{\circ}$ at the centre. Find the length of this arc and the area of the sector formed by this arc.
A
$16.5 \ cm, 51.975 \ cm^2$
B
$15.5 \ cm, 50.975 \ cm^2$
C
$17.5 \ cm, 52.975 \ cm^2$
D
$16.0 \ cm, 51.000 \ cm^2$

Solution

(A) Given: Radius $r = 6.3 \ cm$,Central angle $\theta = 150^{\circ}$.
Length of the arc $l = \frac{\theta}{360^{\circ}} \times 2\pi r = \frac{150}{360} \times 2 \times \frac{22}{7} \times 6.3 = \frac{5}{12} \times 2 \times 22 \times 0.9 = 16.5 \ cm$.
Area of the sector $A = \frac{\theta}{360^{\circ}} \times \pi r^2 = \frac{150}{360} \times \frac{22}{7} \times 6.3 \times 6.3 = \frac{5}{12} \times 22 \times 0.9 \times 6.3 = 51.975 \ cm^2$.

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