Asked by Ian

Circle O is shown, where the measure of arc PQ=60 degrees and OQ=5 inches. Which expression represents the area, in square inches, of the shaded sector? A. 60/360 pi (5) ^2. B. 60/180 pi (50) ^2. C. 60/180 pi (10) ^2. D. 60/360 pi (10) ^2.

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
Area of a sector = (θ/360)·πr^2. Here θ = 60° and r = OQ = 5, so area = (60/360)·π·5^2, which is choice A (and equals 25π/6).