Problem

In circle R with mQRS=42 and QR=4, find the area of sector QRS. Round to the nearest hundredth.

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Answer

11.42 is the area of sector QRS

Steps

Step 1 :Convert angle from degrees to radians: θ=42×(π180)=0.733

Step 2 :Find the radius using chord length formula: 4=2×r×sin(θ2)r5.58

Step 3 :Calculate the area of sector QRS: A=12×r2×θ11.42

Step 4 :11.42 is the area of sector QRS

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