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In the diagram above, B is the center of the larger circle. AB is the radius of the larger circle and the diameter of the smaller circle. The shaded area is what fraction of the larger circle?

A. 1/8
B. 1/4
C. 1/2
D. 2/3
E. 3/4

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GRE exam - In the diagram above, B is the center of the larger circle. .jpg


Let r = radius of SMALLER circle
So, 2r = radius of LARGER circle (since the diameter of the SMALLER circle = radius of LARGER circle)

Area of circle: π(radius)²

Area of SMALLER circle = πr²
Area of LARGER circle = π(2r)² = π4r²

Area of shaded part = area of LARGER circle - area of SMALLER circle
= π4r² - πr²
= π(4r² - r²)
= π3r²

The shaded area is what fraction of the larger circle?
Faction = π3r²/π4r² = 3/4

Answer: E

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