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What is the area if a sector with radius 10" and measure of arc equal to 45°?

A.2.5 (pi) sq in
B.12.5 (pi) sq in
C.25 (pi) sq in

User Asgar
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The answer to this question would be B.12.5 (pi) sq in

User Venu Gopal Tewari
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we know that
[area of a circle]=pi*r²
r=10 in
[area of a circle]=pi*10²-----> 100*pi in²

if 360° (full circle) has an area of------------------> 100*pi in²
45°-------------------------------> X
X=45*100*pi/360-----> x=12.5*pi in²

the answer is
the option B) 12.5*pi in²
User Anya Samadi
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