A circle has radius x cm. What is the area of a sector of the...

MATHEMATICS
WAEC 1994

A circle has radius x cm. What is the area of a sector of the circle with angle 135°, leaving the answer in terms of x and π?

  • A. \( \frac{\pi x^2}{8} \)
  • B. \( \frac{3\pi x^2}{8} \)
  • C. \( \frac{5\pi x^2}{8} \)
  • D. \( \frac{3\pi x}{8} \)

Correct Answer: B. \( \frac{3\pi x^2}{8} \)

Explanation

A =?360 x πr2 =135360 x π x x2 = (3πx2)/8



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