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Set 3: Circles (Advanced)

Explanation

Answer: B

PROBLEM

A circle has radius 2. What is the area of a 180-degree sector? (Express as a number times pi)

A circle has radius 2. What is the area of a 180-degree sector? (Express as a number times pi)

A.

4pi

B.

2pi

✓ Correct
C.

4pi

D.

4pi

Detailed Explanation

Choice B is the best answer. Sector area = (180/360) times pi times 2 squared = 2pi

Why others are wrong:
A: 4pi is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
C: 4pi is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
D: 4pi is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.