WAEC Mathematics 2013 Objective — Question 16
Question 16 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Mathematics 2013 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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The lengths of the minor and major arcs of a circle are 54cm and 126cm respectively. Calculate the angle of the major sector.
- A. 306°
- B. 252°Correct
- C. 246°
- D. 234°
Explanation
Total arc corresponds to 360°. Angle of major sector = (126/(54+126))×360° = (126/180)×360° = 252°.
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