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Solution


Given:
    • A circle as shown in the figure
    • Radius = 8

To find:
    • The combined area of the shaded regions

Approach and Working:
    • Angle of each unshaded sector = 90 degrees
      o Thus, area of each unshaded sector = \(\frac{90}{360} * ᴨ * r^2 = ᴨ/4 * 8^2 = 16ᴨ\)

    • Area of all three unshaded sectors combined = 3 * 16ᴨ = 48ᴨ
    • Area of the circle = \(ᴨ * r^2 = 64ᴨ\)

Therefore, area of shaded region = 64ᴨ - 48ᴨ = 16ᴨ

Hence, the correct answer is Option E

Answer: E

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In the circle above, three right angles have vertices at the center of the circle. If the radius of the circle is 8, what is the combined area of the shaded regions?


A. 8π
B. 9π
C. 12π
D. 13π
E. 16π

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total angle whose area is to be determined = 360-270 = 90
90/360 * 2 * pi * 8*8
= 16 pi
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