A sector of area 17 square feet is formed by a central angle of 154.6986 ∘ 154.6986∘. Find the radius of the circle?

1 Answer
Feb 24, 2018

r=3.5486ft

Explanation:

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In Circle O, radii OA and OC enclose the sector OABC which has a central angle of:

AOC=154.6986

The area of the sector is:

Asector=17sqft

Area of the circle is:

Acircle=(Asector154.6986)(360)=17154.6986360

Acircle=39.5608sqft

The formula for area of a circle is πr2 where r is the radius.

πr2=39.5608

r2=39.5608π=12.5926

r=3.5486ft