Precalculus: Mathematics for Calculus, 7th Edition

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 1305071751
ISBN 13: 978-1-30507-175-9

Chapter 6 - Review - Exercises - Page 527: 13

Answer

The central angle of the sector is equal to 0.4 radians.

Work Step by Step

Formula for the area of a circular sector: $$A = \frac 12 r^2 \theta$$ Solving for the central angle of the sector: $$2A = r^2 \theta$$ $$\frac{2A}{r^2} = \theta$$ r = radius = 25 ft A = 125 $ft ^2$ $$\frac{2(125 \space ft^2)}{(25 \space ft)^2} = \theta$$ $$\theta = 0.4$$
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