ECZ 2016 · O-Level Paper 1 — Mensuration

In the diagram below, MN is an arc of a circle whose centre is O and radius 21 cm. Given that ∠MON = 120°, calculate the area of the sector MON. [Take π to be 22⁄7]

Diagram for ECZ 2016 · O-Level Paper 1
  • A. 462 cm2
  • B. 231 cm2
  • C. 1386 cm2
  • D. 154 cm2

Verified working — step 1

A sector with a 120° centre angle is 120360 = one THIRD of the full circle.

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