How to find the angle of a sector - PSAT Math
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In the circle above, the length of arc BC is 100 degrees, and the segment AC is a diameter. What is the measure of angle ADB in degrees?
In the circle above, the length of arc BC is 100 degrees, and the segment AC is a diameter. What is the measure of angle ADB in degrees?
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Since we know that segment AC is a diameter, this means that the length of the arc ABC must be 180 degrees. This means that the length of the arc AB must be 80 degrees.
Since angle ADB is an inscribed angle, its measure is equal to half of the measure of the angle of the arc that it intercepts. This means that the measure of the angle is half of 80 degrees, or 40 degrees.
Since we know that segment AC is a diameter, this means that the length of the arc ABC must be 180 degrees. This means that the length of the arc AB must be 80 degrees.
Since angle ADB is an inscribed angle, its measure is equal to half of the measure of the angle of the arc that it intercepts. This means that the measure of the angle is half of 80 degrees, or 40 degrees.
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The length of an arc, 
, of a circle is 
and the radius, 
, of the circle is 
. What is the measure in degrees of the central angle, 
, formed by the arc 
?
The length of an arc,
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The circumference of the circle is 
.
The length of the arc S is 
.
A ratio can be established:
Solving for _
_yields 90o.
Note: This makes sense. Since the arc S was one-fourth the circumference of the circle, the central angle formed by arc S should be one-fourth the total degrees of a circle.
The circumference of the circle is
The length of the arc S is
A ratio can be established:
Solving for _
Note: This makes sense. Since the arc S was one-fourth the circumference of the circle, the central angle formed by arc S should be one-fourth the total degrees of a circle.
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The area of the gray sector in the above circle is 
. The area of the white sector is 
. Evaluate 
.
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The area of the gray sector in the above circle is
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The total area of the circle is the sum of the areas of the white and gray sectors, or
The gray sector takes up
of the circle, so the degree measure of the gray sector 
is equal to
The total area of the circle is the sum of the areas of the white and gray sectors, or
The gray sector takes up
of the circle, so the degree measure of the gray sector
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In the figure above that includes Circle O, the measure of angle BAC is equal to 35 degrees, the measure of angle FBD is equal to 40 degrees, and the measure of arc AD is twice the measure of arc AB. Which of the following is the measure of angle CEF? The figure is not necessarily drawn to scale, and the red numbers are used to mark the angles, not represent angle measures.
In the figure above that includes Circle O, the measure of angle BAC is equal to 35 degrees, the measure of angle FBD is equal to 40 degrees, and the measure of arc AD is twice the measure of arc AB. Which of the following is the measure of angle CEF? The figure is not necessarily drawn to scale, and the red numbers are used to mark the angles, not represent angle measures.
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The measure of angle CEF is going to be equal to half of the difference between the measures two arcs that it intercepts, namely arcs AD and CD.
Thus, we need to find the measure of arcs AD and CD. Let's look at the information given and determine how it can help us figure out the measures of arcs AD and CD.
Angle BAC is an inscribed angle, which means that its meausre is one-half of the measure of the arc that it incercepts, which is arc BC.
Thus, since angle BAC is 35 degrees, the measure of arc BC must be 70 degrees.
We can use a similar strategy to find the measure of arc CD, which is the arc intercepted by the inscribed angle FBD.
Because angle FBD has a measure of 40 degrees, the measure of arc CD must be 80 degrees.
We have the measures of arcs BC and CD. But we still need the measure of arc AD. We can use the last piece of information given, along with our knowledge about the sum of the arcs of a circle, to determine the measure of arc AD.
We are told that the measure of arc AD is twice the measure of arc AB. We also know that the sum of the measures of arcs AD, AB, CD, and BC must be 360 degrees, because there are 360 degrees in a full circle.
Because AD = 2AB, we can substitute 2AB for AD.
This means the measure of arc AB is 70 degrees, and the measure of arc AD is 2(70) = 140 degrees.
Now, we have all the information we need to find the measure of angle CEF, which is equal to half the difference between the measure of arcs AD and CD.
The measure of angle CEF is going to be equal to half of the difference between the measures two arcs that it intercepts, namely arcs AD and CD.
Thus, we need to find the measure of arcs AD and CD. Let's look at the information given and determine how it can help us figure out the measures of arcs AD and CD.
Angle BAC is an inscribed angle, which means that its meausre is one-half of the measure of the arc that it incercepts, which is arc BC.
Thus, since angle BAC is 35 degrees, the measure of arc BC must be 70 degrees.
We can use a similar strategy to find the measure of arc CD, which is the arc intercepted by the inscribed angle FBD.
Because angle FBD has a measure of 40 degrees, the measure of arc CD must be 80 degrees.
We have the measures of arcs BC and CD. But we still need the measure of arc AD. We can use the last piece of information given, along with our knowledge about the sum of the arcs of a circle, to determine the measure of arc AD.
We are told that the measure of arc AD is twice the measure of arc AB. We also know that the sum of the measures of arcs AD, AB, CD, and BC must be 360 degrees, because there are 360 degrees in a full circle.
Because AD = 2AB, we can substitute 2AB for AD.
This means the measure of arc AB is 70 degrees, and the measure of arc AD is 2(70) = 140 degrees.
Now, we have all the information we need to find the measure of angle CEF, which is equal to half the difference between the measure of arcs AD and CD.
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A pie has a diameter of 12". A piece is cut out, having a surface area of 4.5π. What is the angle of the cut?
A pie has a diameter of 12". A piece is cut out, having a surface area of 4.5π. What is the angle of the cut?
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This is simply a matter of percentages. We first have to figure out what percentage of the surface area is represented by 4.5π. To do that, we must calculate the total surface area. If the diameter is 12, the radius is 6. Don't be tricked by this!
A = π * 6 * 6 = 36π
Now, 4.5π is 4.5π/36π percentage or 0.125 (= 12.5%)
To figure out the angle, we must take that percentage of 360°:
0.125 * 360 = 45°
This is simply a matter of percentages. We first have to figure out what percentage of the surface area is represented by 4.5π. To do that, we must calculate the total surface area. If the diameter is 12, the radius is 6. Don't be tricked by this!
A = π * 6 * 6 = 36π
Now, 4.5π is 4.5π/36π percentage or 0.125 (= 12.5%)
To figure out the angle, we must take that percentage of 360°:
0.125 * 360 = 45°
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Eric is riding a Ferris wheel. The Ferris wheel has 18 compartments, numbered in order clockwise. If compartment 1 is at 0 degrees and Eric enters compartment 13, what angle is he at?
Eric is riding a Ferris wheel. The Ferris wheel has 18 compartments, numbered in order clockwise. If compartment 1 is at 0 degrees and Eric enters compartment 13, what angle is he at?
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12 compartments further means 240 more degrees. 240 is the answer.
360/12 = 240 degrees
12 compartments further means 240 more degrees. 240 is the answer.
360/12 = 240 degrees
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In the above circle, 
. Give the ratio of the area of the white sector to that of the gray sector.
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In the above circle,
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A 
sector is 
of the circle. The white sector is therefore 
of the circle, and the ratio of their areas is
,
which simplifies to
.
A
which simplifies to
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Note: Figure NOT drawn to scale.
Refer to the above figure. The ratio of the area of the white sector to that of the gray sector is 5 to 1. Evaluate 
.
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Refer to the above figure. The ratio of the area of the white sector to that of the gray sector is 5 to 1. Evaluate
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The ratio of the areas is 5 to 1, so the white sector is one sixth of the circle. This means that the central angle of the white sector is one sixth of 
.
The ratio of the areas is 5 to 1, so the white sector is one sixth of the circle. This means that the central angle of the white sector is one sixth of
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In the above circle, the length of arc 
is 
, and the length of arc 
is 
. Evaluate 
.
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In the above circle, the length of arc
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The circumference of the circle is the sum of the lengths of the arcs 
and 
, which is
is therefore
of the circle, and its degree measure 
is
The circumference of the circle is the sum of the lengths of the arcs
of the circle, and its degree measure
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What is the angle of a sector of area 
on a circle having a radius of 
?
What is the angle of a sector of area
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To begin, you should compute the complete area of the circle:
For your data, this is:
Now, to find the angle measure of a sector, you find what portion of the circle the sector is. Here, it is:
Now, multiply this by the total 
degrees in a circle:
Rounded, this is 
.
To begin, you should compute the complete area of the circle:
For your data, this is:
Now, to find the angle measure of a sector, you find what portion of the circle the sector is. Here, it is:
Now, multiply this by the total
Rounded, this is
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What is the angle of a sector that has an arc length of 
on a circle of diameter 
?
What is the angle of a sector that has an arc length of
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The first thing to do for this problem is to compute the total circumference of the circle. Notice that you were given the diameter. The proper equation is therefore:
For your data, this means,
Now, to compute the angle, note that you have a percentage of the total circumference, based upon your arc length:
Rounded to the nearest hundredth, this is 
.
The first thing to do for this problem is to compute the total circumference of the circle. Notice that you were given the diameter. The proper equation is therefore:
For your data, this means,
Now, to compute the angle, note that you have a percentage of the total circumference, based upon your arc length:
Rounded to the nearest hundredth, this is
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In the circle above, the length of arc BC is 100 degrees, and the segment AC is a diameter. What is the measure of angle ADB in degrees?
In the circle above, the length of arc BC is 100 degrees, and the segment AC is a diameter. What is the measure of angle ADB in degrees?
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Since we know that segment AC is a diameter, this means that the length of the arc ABC must be 180 degrees. This means that the length of the arc AB must be 80 degrees.
Since angle ADB is an inscribed angle, its measure is equal to half of the measure of the angle of the arc that it intercepts. This means that the measure of the angle is half of 80 degrees, or 40 degrees.
Since we know that segment AC is a diameter, this means that the length of the arc ABC must be 180 degrees. This means that the length of the arc AB must be 80 degrees.
Since angle ADB is an inscribed angle, its measure is equal to half of the measure of the angle of the arc that it intercepts. This means that the measure of the angle is half of 80 degrees, or 40 degrees.
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The length of an arc, , of a circle is and the radius, , of the circle is . What is the measure in degrees of the central angle, , formed by the arc ?
The length of an arc,
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The circumference of the circle is .
The length of the arc S is .
A ratio can be established:
Solving for __yields 90o.
Note: This makes sense. Since the arc S was one-fourth the circumference of the circle, the central angle formed by arc S should be one-fourth the total degrees of a circle.
The circumference of the circle is
The length of the arc S is
A ratio can be established:
Solving for _
Note: This makes sense. Since the arc S was one-fourth the circumference of the circle, the central angle formed by arc S should be one-fourth the total degrees of a circle.
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The area of the gray sector in the above circle is . The area of the white sector is . Evaluate .
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The area of the gray sector in the above circle is
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The total area of the circle is the sum of the areas of the white and gray sectors, or
The gray sector takes up
of the circle, so the degree measure of the gray sector is equal to
The total area of the circle is the sum of the areas of the white and gray sectors, or
The gray sector takes up
of the circle, so the degree measure of the gray sector
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In the figure above that includes Circle O, the measure of angle BAC is equal to 35 degrees, the measure of angle FBD is equal to 40 degrees, and the measure of arc AD is twice the measure of arc AB. Which of the following is the measure of angle CEF? The figure is not necessarily drawn to scale, and the red numbers are used to mark the angles, not represent angle measures.
In the figure above that includes Circle O, the measure of angle BAC is equal to 35 degrees, the measure of angle FBD is equal to 40 degrees, and the measure of arc AD is twice the measure of arc AB. Which of the following is the measure of angle CEF? The figure is not necessarily drawn to scale, and the red numbers are used to mark the angles, not represent angle measures.
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The measure of angle CEF is going to be equal to half of the difference between the measures two arcs that it intercepts, namely arcs AD and CD.
Thus, we need to find the measure of arcs AD and CD. Let's look at the information given and determine how it can help us figure out the measures of arcs AD and CD.
Angle BAC is an inscribed angle, which means that its meausre is one-half of the measure of the arc that it incercepts, which is arc BC.
Thus, since angle BAC is 35 degrees, the measure of arc BC must be 70 degrees.
We can use a similar strategy to find the measure of arc CD, which is the arc intercepted by the inscribed angle FBD.
Because angle FBD has a measure of 40 degrees, the measure of arc CD must be 80 degrees.
We have the measures of arcs BC and CD. But we still need the measure of arc AD. We can use the last piece of information given, along with our knowledge about the sum of the arcs of a circle, to determine the measure of arc AD.
We are told that the measure of arc AD is twice the measure of arc AB. We also know that the sum of the measures of arcs AD, AB, CD, and BC must be 360 degrees, because there are 360 degrees in a full circle.
Because AD = 2AB, we can substitute 2AB for AD.
This means the measure of arc AB is 70 degrees, and the measure of arc AD is 2(70) = 140 degrees.
Now, we have all the information we need to find the measure of angle CEF, which is equal to half the difference between the measure of arcs AD and CD.
The measure of angle CEF is going to be equal to half of the difference between the measures two arcs that it intercepts, namely arcs AD and CD.
Thus, we need to find the measure of arcs AD and CD. Let's look at the information given and determine how it can help us figure out the measures of arcs AD and CD.
Angle BAC is an inscribed angle, which means that its meausre is one-half of the measure of the arc that it incercepts, which is arc BC.
Thus, since angle BAC is 35 degrees, the measure of arc BC must be 70 degrees.
We can use a similar strategy to find the measure of arc CD, which is the arc intercepted by the inscribed angle FBD.
Because angle FBD has a measure of 40 degrees, the measure of arc CD must be 80 degrees.
We have the measures of arcs BC and CD. But we still need the measure of arc AD. We can use the last piece of information given, along with our knowledge about the sum of the arcs of a circle, to determine the measure of arc AD.
We are told that the measure of arc AD is twice the measure of arc AB. We also know that the sum of the measures of arcs AD, AB, CD, and BC must be 360 degrees, because there are 360 degrees in a full circle.
Because AD = 2AB, we can substitute 2AB for AD.
This means the measure of arc AB is 70 degrees, and the measure of arc AD is 2(70) = 140 degrees.
Now, we have all the information we need to find the measure of angle CEF, which is equal to half the difference between the measure of arcs AD and CD.
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A pie has a diameter of 12". A piece is cut out, having a surface area of 4.5π. What is the angle of the cut?
A pie has a diameter of 12". A piece is cut out, having a surface area of 4.5π. What is the angle of the cut?
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This is simply a matter of percentages. We first have to figure out what percentage of the surface area is represented by 4.5π. To do that, we must calculate the total surface area. If the diameter is 12, the radius is 6. Don't be tricked by this!
A = π * 6 * 6 = 36π
Now, 4.5π is 4.5π/36π percentage or 0.125 (= 12.5%)
To figure out the angle, we must take that percentage of 360°:
0.125 * 360 = 45°
This is simply a matter of percentages. We first have to figure out what percentage of the surface area is represented by 4.5π. To do that, we must calculate the total surface area. If the diameter is 12, the radius is 6. Don't be tricked by this!
A = π * 6 * 6 = 36π
Now, 4.5π is 4.5π/36π percentage or 0.125 (= 12.5%)
To figure out the angle, we must take that percentage of 360°:
0.125 * 360 = 45°
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Eric is riding a Ferris wheel. The Ferris wheel has 18 compartments, numbered in order clockwise. If compartment 1 is at 0 degrees and Eric enters compartment 13, what angle is he at?
Eric is riding a Ferris wheel. The Ferris wheel has 18 compartments, numbered in order clockwise. If compartment 1 is at 0 degrees and Eric enters compartment 13, what angle is he at?
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12 compartments further means 240 more degrees. 240 is the answer.
360/12 = 240 degrees
12 compartments further means 240 more degrees. 240 is the answer.
360/12 = 240 degrees
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In the above circle, . Give the ratio of the area of the white sector to that of the gray sector.
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In the above circle,
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A sector is of the circle. The white sector is therefore of the circle, and the ratio of their areas is
,
which simplifies to
.
A
which simplifies to
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Note: Figure NOT drawn to scale.
Refer to the above figure. The ratio of the area of the white sector to that of the gray sector is 5 to 1. Evaluate .
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Refer to the above figure. The ratio of the area of the white sector to that of the gray sector is 5 to 1. Evaluate
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The ratio of the areas is 5 to 1, so the white sector is one sixth of the circle. This means that the central angle of the white sector is one sixth of .
The ratio of the areas is 5 to 1, so the white sector is one sixth of the circle. This means that the central angle of the white sector is one sixth of
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In the above circle, the length of arc is , and the length of arc is . Evaluate .
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In the above circle, the length of arc
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The circumference of the circle is the sum of the lengths of the arcs and , which is
is therefore
of the circle, and its degree measure is
The circumference of the circle is the sum of the lengths of the arcs
of the circle, and its degree measure
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