WAEC Mathematics 2024 Theory — Question 9
Question 9 of 13 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Mathematics 2024 Theory paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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9. The diameter of a circle centre O is 26 cm. If a chord PQ is drawn such that it is 5 cm from O, calculate, correct to the nearest whole number, the: (a) ∠POQ; (b) area of the minor segment formed by the chord PQ. [Take π = 22/7]
Model answer
(a) ∠POQ ≈ 135° (b) Area of minor segment ≈ 139 cm²
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