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A circular arc subtends angle 150° at the centreof a circle of radius 12cm. ...

A circular arc subtends angle 150° at the centre of a circle of radius 12cm. Calculate the area of the sector of the arc.
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  • A 30\(\pi\) cm\(^2\)
  • B 60\(\pi\) cm\(^2\)
  • C 120\(\pi\) cm\(^2\)
  • D 150\(\pi\) cm\(^2\)
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Area of sector = \(\frac{\theta}{360°} \times \pi r^{2}\)
= \(\frac{150}{360} \times \pi \times 12^{2}\)
= 60\(\pi\) cm\(^{2}\)

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