Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Circular measure

Circular measure — practice question

The diagram depicts a rectangle $ABCD$ where $AB = 5$ units and $BC = 3$ units. Point $P$ is on $DC$, and $AP$ is an arc of a circle with centre $B$. Point $Q$ is on $DC$, and $AQ$ is an arc of a circle with centre $D$.
(i)[1]

Show that angle $ABP = 0.6435$ radians, correct to 4 decimal places.

(ii)[3]

Calculate the areas of sectors $BAP$ and $DAQ$.

(iii)[3]

Calculate the area of the shaded region.

Worked solution & mark scheme

This 7-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: Uses $\sin^{-1}\left(\frac{3}{5}\right)=0.6435$

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