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I need help finding the area of the top surface of the wedge what should I start with? I need help for this review question Several different cheeses are for sale. The cheese comes in wedges shaped like sectors of a circle. All of the wedges are the same height.

I need help finding the area of the top surface of the wedge what should I start with-example-1
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The Answer 39.25cm
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Answer:

The area of the top surface of the wedge is 39.25 cm².

Explanation:

• The central angle of the wedge = 45 degrees

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• The radius of the sector = 10 cm

To find the area of the top of the wedge, we find the surface area of a sector with the given properties.

If the central angle is in degrees, the area of a sector is calculated using the formula:


Area=(\theta)/(360\degree)*\pi r^2

Substitute the given values:


\begin{gathered} Area=\frac{45\operatorname{\degree}}{360\degree}*3.14*10^2 \\ =39.25\;cm^2 \end{gathered}

The area of the top surface of the wedge is 39.25 cm².

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