A sector of a circle of radius 7cm has an area of 44cm 2 .

MATHEMATICS
WAEC 1990

A sector of a circle of radius 7cm has an area of 44cm2. Calculate the angle of the sector correct to the nearest degree [Take π = 22/7]

  • A. 6°
  • B. 26°
  • C. 52°
  • D. 103°

Correct Answer: D. 103°

Explanation

πr2 = 360°

44cm2 = θ

θ = 44/πr2

x 360° = 102.9° = 103°



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