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Class 10 Mathematics Exercise 11.1 NCERT Solutions Olympiad Board Exam

Chapter 11 — Areas Related to Circles

Step-by-step NCERT solutions with stress–strain analysis and exam-oriented hints for Boards, JEE & NEET.

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Find the area of a sector of a circle with radius 6 cm if angle of the sector is 60°.

Theory:

A sector is a region of a circle bounded by two radii and the corresponding arc.

The area of a sector depends on the central angle \(\theta\) and radius \(r\).

Formula:

\[ \text{Area of sector} = \frac{\theta}{360^\circ} \times \pi r^2 \]

Solution Roadmap:

  • Identify radius and central angle
  • Substitute values into sector area formula
  • Simplify step-by-step carefully
  • Write final answer with correct unit
r = 6 cm 60° O

Solution:

Radius of the circle, \(r = 6\ cm\)
Angle of the sector, \(\theta = 60^\circ\)

Step 1: Write formula

\[ A = \frac{\theta}{360^\circ} \times \pi r^2 \]

Step 2: Substitute values

\[ A = \frac{60}{360} \times \pi \times 6^2 \]

Step 3: Simplify fraction

\[ \frac{60}{360} = \frac{1}{6} \]

\[ A = \frac{1}{6} \times \pi \times 36 \]

Step 4: Multiply

\[ A = 6\pi \]

Step 5: Use \(\pi = \frac{22}{7}\)

\[ A = 6 \times \frac{22}{7} \]

\[ A = \frac{132}{7} \]

Step 6: Decimal value

\[ A \approx 18.857\ cm^2 \]

Final Answer: \(A \approx 18.857\ cm^2\)

Exam Significance:

  • Very common 2–3 mark direct formula-based question in CBSE Board exams
  • Tests clarity of formula application and simplification
  • Frequently used as a base for mixed problems (sector + segment)
  • Important for competitive exams like NTSE, Olympiads, and foundation JEE
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Find the area of a quadrant of a circle whose circumference is 22 cm.

Theory:

The circumference of a circle is given by:

\[ C = 2\pi r \]

A quadrant is one-fourth of a circle, so its central angle is:

\[ \theta = 90^\circ \]

Area of a sector:

\[ A = \frac{\theta}{360^\circ} \times \pi r^2 \]

Solution Roadmap:

  • Use circumference formula to find radius
  • Substitute radius into sector (quadrant) formula
  • Simplify step-by-step
  • Write final answer with unit
r r 90° O

Solution:

Circumference of the circle, \(C = 22\ cm\)

Step 1: Use circumference formula

\[ 2\pi r = 22 \]

Step 2: Solve for radius

\[ r = \frac{22}{2\pi} \]

\[ r = \frac{11}{\pi} \]

Step 3: Substitute \(\pi = \frac{22}{7}\)

\[ r = \frac{11}{22/7} \]

\[ r = \frac{11 \times 7}{22} \]

\[ r = \frac{77}{22} \]

\[ r = 3.5\ cm \]

Step 4: Area of quadrant

\[ A = \frac{90^\circ}{360^\circ} \times \pi r^2 \]

\[ A = \frac{1}{4} \times \pi \times (3.5)^2 \]

Step 5: Square the radius

\[ (3.5)^2 = 12.25 \]

\[ A = \frac{1}{4} \times \pi \times 12.25 \]

Step 6: Substitute \(\pi = \frac{22}{7}\)

\[ A = \frac{1}{4} \times \frac{22}{7} \times 12.25 \]

Step 7: Simplify

\[ A = \frac{22 \times 12.25}{28} \]

\[ A = \frac{269.5}{28} \]

\[ A = 9.625\ cm^2 \]

Final Answer: \(A = 9.625\ cm^2\)

Exam Significance:

  • Tests ability to link circumference with area (multi-step concept)
  • Common in CBSE as 2–4 mark structured question
  • Important for problems involving sector transformations
  • Useful for competitive exams where formula chaining is tested
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The length of the minute hand of a clock is 14 cm. Find the area swept by the minute hand in 5 minutes.

Theory:

The movement of the minute hand forms a sector of a circle.

The length of the minute hand acts as the radius.

In a clock:

  • 60 minutes → 360°
  • 1 minute → \(6^\circ\)

Sector Area Formula:

\[ A = \frac{\theta}{360^\circ} \times \pi r^2 \]

Solution Roadmap:

  • Convert time into angle
  • Use sector area formula
  • Simplify step-by-step
  • Write final answer in proper unit
14 cm 30° O

Solution:

Length of minute hand = radius, \(r = 14\ cm\)

Step 1: Angle covered in 1 minute

\[ \frac{360^\circ}{60} = 6^\circ \]

Step 2: Angle covered in 5 minutes

\[ \theta = 5 \times 6^\circ = 30^\circ \]

Step 3: Apply sector area formula

\[ A = \frac{30^\circ}{360^\circ} \times \pi \times 14^2 \]

Step 4: Simplify fraction

\[ \frac{30}{360} = \frac{1}{12} \]

\[ A = \frac{1}{12} \times \pi \times 196 \]

Step 5: Substitute \(\pi = \frac{22}{7}\)

\[ A = \frac{1}{12} \times \frac{22}{7} \times 196 \]

Step 6: Simplify step-by-step

\[ 196 \div 7 = 28 \]

\[ A = \frac{1}{12} \times 22 \times 28 \]

\[ A = \frac{616}{12} \]

\[ A = \frac{154}{3} \]

\[ A \approx 51.33\ cm^2 \]

Final Answer: \(A = \frac{154}{3}\ cm^2\)

Exam Significance:

  • Classic application-based question combining time and geometry
  • Tests angle conversion + sector formula
  • Frequently asked in CBSE as 3–4 mark problem
  • Important for NTSE, Olympiads, and aptitude-based exams
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A chord of a circle of radius 10 cm subtends a right angle at the centre. Find the area of the corresponding:
(i) minor segment
(ii) major sector. (Use \(\pi = 3.14\))

O A B 90° 10 cm
Geometric representation of chord and sector

Theory:

  • Area of sector: \(\displaystyle A = \frac{\theta}{360^\circ} \times \pi r^2\)
  • Area of segment = Area of sector − Area of triangle
  • For central angle \(90^\circ\), triangle formed is right-angled

Solution Roadmap:

  • Find area of triangle using \(\frac{1}{2}r^2\sin\theta\)
  • Find area of minor sector
  • Subtract to get minor segment
  • Find major sector using remaining angle

Solution:

Radius, \(r = 10\ cm\)
Central angle, \(\theta = 90^\circ\)

Step 1: Area of triangle AOB

\[ A_{\triangle} = \frac{1}{2} r^2 \sin \theta \]

\[ A_{\triangle} = \frac{1}{2} \times 10^2 \times \sin 90^\circ \]

\[ A_{\triangle} = \frac{1}{2} \times 100 \times 1 \]

\[ A_{\triangle} = 50\ cm^2 \]

Step 2: Area of minor sector

\[ A_{\text{sector}} = \frac{90}{360} \times 3.14 \times 10^2 \]

\[ A_{\text{sector}} = \frac{1}{4} \times 3.14 \times 100 \]

\[ A_{\text{sector}} = 78.5\ cm^2 \]

Step 3: Area of minor segment

\[ A_{\text{segment}} = 78.5 - 50 \]

\[ A_{\text{segment}} = 28.5\ cm^2 \]

Step 4: Area of major sector

Remaining angle:

\[ 360^\circ - 90^\circ = 270^\circ \]

\[ A_{\text{major sector}} = \frac{270}{360} \times 3.14 \times 100 \]

\[ A_{\text{major sector}} = \frac{3}{4} \times 3.14 \times 100 \]

\[ A_{\text{major sector}} = 235.5\ cm^2 \]

Area of Minor Segment = \(28.5\ cm^2\)
Area of Major Sector = \(235.5\ cm^2\)

Exam Significance:

  • Very important multi-concept problem (sector + triangle + segment)
  • Frequently appears as 4–5 mark question in CBSE boards
  • Tests conceptual clarity of segment vs sector
  • High relevance for NTSE, Olympiads, and JEE foundation
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In a circle of radius 21 cm, an arc subtends an angle of 60° at the centre. Find:
(i) the length of the arc
(ii) area of the sector formed by the arc
(iii) area of the segment formed by the corresponding chord

O A B 60° 21 cm
Arc, sector and corresponding segment

Theory:

  • Arc length: \(\displaystyle l = \frac{\theta}{360^\circ} \times 2\pi r\)
  • Sector area: \(\displaystyle A = \frac{\theta}{360^\circ} \times \pi r^2\)
  • Segment area = Sector area − Triangle area

Solution Roadmap:

  • Find arc length using angle proportion
  • Find sector area
  • Find triangle area using trigonometry
  • Subtract to get segment area

Solution:

Radius, \(r = 21\ cm\)
Angle, \(\theta = 60^\circ\)

(i) Length of arc

\[ l = \frac{60}{360} \times 2\pi \times 21 \]

\[ l = \frac{1}{6} \times 2 \times \frac{22}{7} \times 21 \]

\[ l = \frac{1}{6} \times 2 \times 22 \times 3 \]

\[ l = 22\ cm \]

(ii) Area of sector

\[ A = \frac{60}{360} \times \pi \times 21^2 \]

\[ A = \frac{1}{6} \times \frac{22}{7} \times 441 \]

\[ A = \frac{1}{6} \times 22 \times 63 \]

\[ A = 231\ cm^2 \]

(iii) Area of segment

Step 1: Area of triangle AOB

\[ A_{\triangle} = \frac{1}{2} r^2 \sin 60^\circ \]

\[ A_{\triangle} = \frac{1}{2} \times 21^2 \times \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} \]

\[ A_{\triangle} = \frac{441\sqrt{3}}{4} \]

Step 2: Area of segment

\[ A_{\text{segment}} = 231 - \frac{441\sqrt{3}}{4} \]

  1. Length of arc = \(22\ cm\)

  2. Area of sector = \(231\ cm^2\)

  3. Area of segment = \(231 - \frac{441\sqrt{3}}{4}\ cm^2\)

Exam Significance:

  • Classic 3-in-1 problem (arc + sector + segment)
  • Frequently asked as 4–5 mark long question
  • Tests understanding of geometry + trigonometry integration
  • Highly important for Olympiads and JEE foundation
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In a circle of radius 21 cm, an arc subtends an angle of 60° at the centre. Find:
(i) the length of the arc
(ii) area of the sector formed by the arc
(iii) area of the segment formed by the corresponding chord

O A B 60° 21 cm
Arc, sector and corresponding segment

Theory:

  • Arc length: \(\displaystyle l = \frac{\theta}{360^\circ} \times 2\pi r\)
  • Sector area: \(\displaystyle A = \frac{\theta}{360^\circ} \times \pi r^2\)
  • Segment area = Sector area − Triangle area

Solution Roadmap:

  • Find arc length using angle proportion
  • Find sector area
  • Find triangle area using trigonometry
  • Subtract to get segment area

Solution:

Radius, \(r = 21\ cm\)
Angle, \(\theta = 60^\circ\)

(i) Length of arc

\[ l = \frac{60}{360} \times 2\pi \times 21 \]

\[ l = \frac{1}{6} \times 2 \times \frac{22}{7} \times 21 \]

\[ l = \frac{1}{6} \times 2 \times 22 \times 3 \]

\[ l = 22\ cm \]

(ii) Area of sector

\[ A = \frac{60}{360} \times \pi \times 21^2 \]

\[ A = \frac{1}{6} \times \frac{22}{7} \times 441 \]

\[ A = \frac{1}{6} \times 22 \times 63 \]

\[ A = 231\ cm^2 \]

(iii) Area of segment

Step 1: Area of triangle AOB

\[ A_{\triangle} = \frac{1}{2} r^2 \sin 60^\circ \]

\[ A_{\triangle} = \frac{1}{2} \times 21^2 \times \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} \]

\[ A_{\triangle} = \frac{441\sqrt{3}}{4} \]

Step 2: Area of segment

\[ A_{\text{segment}} = 231 - \frac{441\sqrt{3}}{4} \]

  1. Length of arc = \(22\ cm\)

  2. Area of sector = \(231\ cm^2\)

  3. Area of segment = \(231 - \frac{441\sqrt{3}}{4}\ cm^2\)

Exam Significance:

  • Classic 3-in-1 problem (arc + sector + segment)
  • Frequently asked as 4–5 mark long question
  • Tests understanding of geometry + trigonometry integration
  • Highly important for Olympiads and JEE foundation
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A chord of a circle of radius 12 cm subtends an angle of 120° at the centre. Find the area of the corresponding segment of the circle. (Use \(\pi = 3.14\) and \(\sqrt{3} = 1.73\))

O A B 120° 12 cm
Segment formed by 120° chord

Theory:

  • Sector area: \(\displaystyle A = \frac{\theta}{360^\circ} \times \pi r^2\)
  • Triangle area: \(\displaystyle A = \frac{1}{2} r^2 \sin\theta\)
  • Segment area = Sector area − Triangle area

Solution Roadmap:

  • Find sector area using \(\pi = 3.14\)
  • Find triangle area using \(\sin 120^\circ = \sin 60^\circ\)
  • Subtract to obtain segment area

Solution:

Radius, \(r = 12\ cm\)
Angle, \(\theta = 120^\circ\)

Step 1: Area of sector

\[ A_{\text{sector}} = \frac{120}{360} \times 3.14 \times 12^2 \]

\[ = \frac{1}{3} \times 3.14 \times 144 \]

\[ = \frac{452.16}{3} \]

\[ A_{\text{sector}} = 150.72\ cm^2 \]

Step 2: Area of triangle AOB

\[ A_{\triangle} = \frac{1}{2} r^2 \sin 120^\circ \]

\[ = \frac{1}{2} \times 144 \times \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} \]

\[ = \frac{144\sqrt{3}}{4} \]

\[ = 36\sqrt{3} \]

\[ = 36 \times 1.73 \]

\[ A_{\triangle} = 62.28\ cm^2 \]

Step 3: Area of segment

\[ A_{\text{segment}} = 150.72 - 62.28 \]

\[ A_{\text{segment}} = 88.44\ cm^2 \]

Area of segment = \(88.44\ cm^2\)

Exam Significance:

  • Very common segment-based numerical problem
  • Tests correct use of \(\sin(120^\circ)\) identity
  • Frequent in CBSE as 3–4 mark question
  • Important for precision-based exams (NTSE, Olympiad)
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NUMERIC3 marks

A horse is tied to a peg at one corner of a square shaped grass field of side 15 m by means of a 5 m long rope. Find:
(i) the area of that part of the field in which the horse can graze.
(ii) the increase in the grazing area if the rope were 10 m long instead of 5 m. (Use \(\pi = 3.14\))

Peg 5 m 15 m
Horse grazing as quadrant inside square

Theory:

  • Horse tied at corner → grazing region is a quadrant
  • Area of quadrant: \(\displaystyle A = \frac{1}{4}\pi r^2\)
  • If radius ≤ side of square, full quadrant lies inside field

Solution Roadmap:

  • Compute quadrant area for \(r = 5\)
  • Compute quadrant area for \(r = 10\)
  • Find increase by subtraction

Solution:

Side of square = 15 m

(i) When rope length = 5 m

Radius, \(r = 5\ m\)

\[ A_1 = \frac{1}{4} \times 3.14 \times 5^2 \]

\[ = \frac{1}{4} \times 3.14 \times 25 \]

\[ = \frac{78.5}{4} \]

\[ A_1 = 19.625\ m^2 \]

(ii) When rope length = 10 m

Radius, \(r = 10\ m\)

\[ A_2 = \frac{1}{4} \times 3.14 \times 10^2 \]

\[ = \frac{1}{4} \times 3.14 \times 100 \]

\[ = \frac{314}{4} \]

\[ A_2 = 78.5\ m^2 \]

Step 3: Increase in grazing area

\[ \text{Increase} = A_2 - A_1 \]

\[ = 78.5 - 19.625 \]

\[ = 58.875\ m^2 \]

(i) Grazing area = \(19.625\ m^2\)
(ii) Increase in grazing area = \(58.875\ m^2\)

Exam Significance:

  • Classic real-life application of sectors
  • Tests understanding of quadrant geometry in constraints
  • Frequently appears as case-based CBSE question
  • Important for visual reasoning in competitive exams
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NUMERIC3 marks

A brooch is made with silver wire in the form of a circle with a diameter 35 mm. The wire is also used in making 5 diameters which divide the circle into 10 equal sectors. Find:
(i) the total length of the silver wire required.
(ii) the area of each sector of the brooch.

10 equal sectors
Circle divided into 10 equal sectors

Theory:

  • Circumference: \(\displaystyle C = 2\pi r\)
  • Each diameter = full straight length across circle
  • Sector angle = \(\displaystyle \frac{360^\circ}{10} = 36^\circ\)
  • Sector area: \(\displaystyle A = \frac{\theta}{360^\circ}\pi r^2\)

Solution Roadmap:

  • Find circumference
  • Add length of 5 diameters
  • Find area of one sector

Solution:

Diameter = 35 mm
Radius, \(r = \frac{35}{2} = 17.5\ mm\)

(i) Total length of wire

Step 1: Circumference

\[ C = 2\pi r \]

\[ = 2 \times \frac{22}{7} \times 17.5 \]

\[ = 2 \times \frac{22}{7} \times \frac{35}{2} \]

\[ = 22 \times 5 \]

\[ C = 110\ mm \]

Step 2: Length of 5 diameters

\[ = 5 \times 35 = 175\ mm \]

Step 3: Total length

\[ \text{Total} = 110 + 175 \]

\[ = 285\ mm \]

(ii) Area of each sector

Angle of each sector:

\[ \theta = \frac{360^\circ}{10} = 36^\circ \]

Step 1: Apply sector formula

\[ A = \frac{36}{360} \times \pi \times (17.5)^2 \]

\[ = \frac{1}{10} \times \frac{22}{7} \times 306.25 \]

\[ = \frac{1}{10} \times 22 \times 43.75 \]

\[ = \frac{962.5}{10} \]

\[ A = 96.25\ mm^2 \]

Total length of silver wire = \(285\ mm\)
Area of each sector = \(96.25\ mm^2\)

Exam Significance:

  • Combination of perimeter + sector geometry
  • Tests clarity in multi-step construction problems
  • Common CBSE question with 2–4 marks weightage
  • Important for visual geometry reasoning
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An umbrella has 8 ribs which are equally spaced. Assuming umbrella to be a flat circle of radius 45 cm, find the area between two consecutive ribs.

45° 45 cm
Area between two consecutive ribs

Theory:

  • Circle divided into equal sectors → each sector angle = \(\frac{360^\circ}{n}\)
  • Area of sector: \(\displaystyle A = \frac{\theta}{360^\circ} \times \pi r^2\)

Solution Roadmap:

  • Find central angle between two ribs
  • Apply sector area formula
  • Simplify step-by-step

Solution:

Radius, \(r = 45\ cm\)
Number of ribs = 8

Step 1: Angle between two ribs

\[ \theta = \frac{360^\circ}{8} = 45^\circ \]

Step 2: Apply sector area formula

\[ A = \frac{45}{360} \times \pi \times 45^2 \]

\[ = \frac{1}{8} \times \pi \times 2025 \]

Step 3: Substitute \(\pi = \frac{22}{7}\)

\[ A = \frac{1}{8} \times \frac{22}{7} \times 2025 \]

Step 4: Simplify

\[ A = \frac{22 \times 2025}{56} \]

\[ A = \frac{44550}{56} \]

\[ A \approx 795.54\ cm^2 \]

Area between two consecutive ribs = \(795.54\ cm^2\)

Exam Significance:

  • Direct sector-based application problem
  • Tests ability to convert equal division into angle
  • Common CBSE 2–3 mark question
  • Important for speed-based competitive exams
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A car has two wipers which do not overlap. Each wiper has a blade of length 25 cm sweeping through an angle of 115°. Find the total area cleaned at each sweep of the blades.

Theory:

  • Each wiper sweeps a sector of a circle
  • Area of sector: \(\displaystyle A = \frac{\theta}{360^\circ} \times \pi r^2\)
  • Total area = sum of both sectors (since no overlap)

Solution Roadmap:

  • Find area swept by one wiper
  • Multiply by 2 (no overlap)
  • Simplify step-by-step

Solution:

Radius, \(r = 25\ cm\)
Angle, \(\theta = 115^\circ\)

Step 1: Area swept by one wiper

\[ A_1 = \frac{115}{360} \times \pi \times 25^2 \]

\[ = \frac{115}{360} \times \pi \times 625 \]

Step 2: Substitute \(\pi = \frac{22}{7}\)

\[ A_1 = \frac{115}{360} \times \frac{22}{7} \times 625 \]

Step 3: Multiply numerator

\[ 115 \times 22 \times 625 = 1581250 \]

\[ A_1 = \frac{1581250}{2520} \]

Step 4: Simplify

\[ A_1 \approx 627.48\ cm^2 \]

Step 5: Total area for two wipers

\[ A = 2 \times 627.48 \]

\[ A \approx 1254.96\ cm^2 \]

Total area cleaned = \(1254.96\ cm^2\)

Exam Significance:

  • Tests understanding of multiple sector addition
  • Important case: non-overlapping regions
  • Common CBSE 3–4 mark application question
  • Useful in real-life geometry problems
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To warn ships for underwater rocks, a lighthouse spreads a red coloured light over a sector of angle 80° to a distance of 16.5 km. Find the area of the sea over which the ships are warned. (Use \(\pi = 3.14\))

Theory:

  • Lighthouse coverage forms a sector of a circle
  • Area of sector: \(\displaystyle A = \frac{\theta}{360^\circ} \times \pi r^2\)

Solution Roadmap:

  • Substitute given angle and radius
  • Compute \(r^2\)
  • Multiply step-by-step carefully

Solution:

Angle, \(\theta = 80^\circ\)
Radius, \(r = 16.5\ km\)

Step 1: Write formula

\[ A = \frac{80}{360} \times 3.14 \times (16.5)^2 \]

Step 2: Simplify fraction

\[ \frac{80}{360} = \frac{2}{9} \]

\[ A = \frac{2}{9} \times 3.14 \times (16.5)^2 \]

Step 3: Square the radius

\[ (16.5)^2 = 272.25 \]

\[ A = \frac{2}{9} \times 3.14 \times 272.25 \]

Step 4: Multiply

\[ 3.14 \times 272.25 = 854.865 \]

\[ A = \frac{2}{9} \times 854.865 \]

\[ A = \frac{1709.73}{9} \]

\[ A \approx 189.97\ km^2 \]

Area of sea warned = \(189.97\ km^2\)

Exam Significance:

  • Real-life sector application problem
  • Tests accuracy with decimal calculations
  • Common CBSE 2–3 mark question
  • Important for precision-based competitive exams
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A round table cover has six equal designs. If the radius is 28 cm, find the cost of making the designs at ₹0.35 per cm². (Use \(\sqrt{3} = 1.7\))

O A B 60° 28 cm
One design = sector − triangle

Theory:

  • Each design = sector − triangle
  • Sector area: \(\displaystyle \frac{\theta}{360^\circ}\pi r^2\)
  • Triangle area: \(\displaystyle \frac{1}{2} r^2 \sin\theta\)

Solution Roadmap:

  • Find area of one sector
  • Find area of triangle
  • Subtract to get one design
  • Multiply by 6 and then by cost rate

Solution:

Radius, \(r = 28\ cm\)
Number of designs = 6
Angle of each sector:

\[ \theta = \frac{360^\circ}{6} = 60^\circ \]

Step 1: Area of one sector

\[ A_{\text{sector}} = \frac{60}{360} \times \frac{22}{7} \times 28^2 \]

\[ = \frac{1}{6} \times \frac{22}{7} \times 784 \]

\[ = \frac{1}{6} \times 22 \times 112 \]

\[ A_{\text{sector}} = 410.67\ cm^2 \]

Step 2: Area of triangle

\[ A_{\triangle} = \frac{1}{2} r^2 \sin 60^\circ \]

\[ = \frac{1}{2} \times 28^2 \times \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} \]

\[ = \frac{784\sqrt{3}}{4} \]

\[ = 196\sqrt{3} \]

\[ = 196 \times 1.7 = 333.2\ cm^2 \]

Step 3: Area of one design

\[ A_{\text{design}} = 410.67 - 333.2 \]

\[ = 77.47\ cm^2 \]

Step 4: Area of 6 designs

\[ A_{\text{total}} = 77.47 \times 6 = 464.82\ cm^2 \]

Step 5: Cost

\[ \text{Cost} = 464.82 \times 0.35 \]

\[ = 162.69 \]

Cost of designs = ₹162.69

Exam Significance:

  • Classic sector − triangle composite problem
  • Tests correct use of \(\sin 60^\circ\) and approximation
  • Frequent CBSE 4–5 mark question
  • Important for multi-step numerical accuracy
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Tick the correct answer in the following : Area of a sector of angle \(p^\circ\) of a circle with radius \(R\) is

  1. \(\dfrac{p}{180}2\pi R\)
  2. \(\dfrac{p}{180}2\pi R^2\)
  3. \(\dfrac{p}{360}2\pi R\)
  4. \(\dfrac{p}{720}2\pi R^2\)

Theory:

The standard formula for the area of a sector is:

\[ A = \frac{\theta}{360^\circ} \times \pi R^2 \]

Solution Roadmap:

  • Recall standard sector area formula
  • Compare each option with correct expression
  • Simplify options where needed

Solution:

Correct formula:

\[ A = \frac{p}{360} \times \pi R^2 \]

Check Option D:

\[ \frac{p}{720} \times 2\pi R^2 \]

\[ = \frac{p}{720} \times 2 \times \pi R^2 \]

\[ = \frac{p}{360} \times \pi R^2 \]

This matches the standard formula.

Therefore, correct answer is:

D. \(\dfrac{p}{720} \times 2\pi R^2\)

Exam Insight (Fast Trick):

  • Area must contain \(R^2\) → eliminate A and C
  • Correct denominator must reduce to 360
  • Only option D simplifies correctly
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Areas Related to Circles

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🗺️ Concept Map — Chapter Overview

Chapter 11 of NCERT Class X Mathematics deals with finding areas of plane figures formed by combining circles (or parts of circles) with other geometric shapes. Exercise 11.1 specifically focuses on the areas of sectors and segments of a circle.

Circle — Basic Review
A circle with radius r has its entire boundary (circumference) and interior (area) as foundational reference for all derived shapes.
A = πr²  |  C = 2πr
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Sector of a Circle
A sector is a "pie-slice" region bounded by two radii and the arc between them. Its size depends on the central angle θ.
A = (θ/360°) × πr²
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Segment of a Circle
A segment is the region between a chord and the arc it cuts. Area of Segment = Area of Sector − Area of Triangle.
A = (θ/360°)πr² − Area(△)
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Arc Length
The arc is the curved part of the sector boundary. Its length is a fraction of the full circumference proportional to the central angle.
l = (θ/360°) × 2πr
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Major vs Minor
When a chord divides a circle, the smaller part is the minor segment/sector and the larger is the major segment/sector. θ < 180° → minor.
Major + Minor = Full Circle
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Combination Figures
Real-world problems combine circles with rectangles, triangles, squares etc. Strategy: identify sub-shapes, compute each area, add or subtract.
Total = Sum or Difference

📚 Core Definitions

What is a Sector?

The region enclosed between two radii OA and OB and the arc AB of a circle is called a sector. If the central angle ∠AOB = θ, it is called the angle of the sector.

A minor sector corresponds to the minor arc (θ < 180°). A major sector corresponds to the major arc (θ > 180°). Together they make up the complete circle.

What is a Segment?

The region between a chord PQ and its corresponding arc is called a segment. The minor segment corresponds to the minor arc, and the major segment to the major arc.

Key insight: Area of segment is always computed as Area of sector − Area of corresponding triangle (formed by the two radii and the chord).

Important Angle Cases

θ = 90° (Right Sector)
Area = πr²/4
Arc = πr/2
One quarter of the circle. The triangle formed is a right isosceles triangle with legs = r.
θ = 60° (Equilateral)
Area = πr²/6
Arc = πr/3
The triangle formed is equilateral with side = r. Area of triangle = (√3/4)r².
θ = 120°
Area = πr²/3
Arc = 2πr/3
One-third of the circle. Triangle is isosceles with apex angle 120°.

📐 All Formulas at a Glance

Every formula you need for Chapter 11 Exercise 11.1, with full notation and usage hints. Use π = 22/7 unless stated otherwise in the problem.

Area of Circle
A = π r²
Total area enclosed by the circle.
where r = radius
Circumference of Circle
C = 2 π r = π d
Total length of the boundary of the circle.
d = diameter = 2r
Area of Sector
A_sector = (θ / 360) × π r²
Area of the pie-slice region with central angle θ degrees.
θ = central angle (degrees)
Length of Arc
l = (θ / 360) × 2 π r
Length of the arc corresponding to angle θ at centre.
Also: A_sector = (1/2) × l × r
Area of Triangle (in Sector)
A_△ = (1/2) r² sin θ
Area of the triangle OAB formed by the two radii OA, OB and chord AB, where ∠AOB = θ.
For θ=90°: (1/2)r²   For θ=60°: (√3/4)r²
Area of Minor Segment
A_seg = A_sector − A_△
= (θ/360)πr² − (1/2)r² sin θ
Region between chord and minor arc.
Factor out : r²[(θπ/360) − sinθ/2]
Area of Major Segment
A_major_seg = πr² − A_minor_seg
Full circle minus the minor segment.
Equivalently: Major sector area + Triangle area
Perimeter of Sector
P = l + 2r = (θ/360)×2πr + 2r
Sum of arc length and the two radii forming the sector boundary.
Factor: 2r[(θπ/360) + 1]

Quick Reference — Special Angles

θ Sector Area Arc Length Triangle Area Segment Area
30° πr²/12 πr/6 r²/4 πr²/12 − r²/4
45° πr²/8 πr/4 r²√2/4 πr²/8 − r²√2/4
60° πr²/6 πr/3 √3r²/4 πr²/6 − √3r²/4
90° πr²/4 πr/2 r²/2 (π/4 − 1/2)r²
120° πr²/3 2πr/3 √3r²/4 πr²/3 − √3r²/4
180° πr²/2 πr πr²/2 − r²

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📝 Concept-Building Questions

Original questions organised by concept — not from the textbook. Each comes with a full step-by-step solution. Filter by concept type below.

Easy Sector Area Sector
A clock has a minute hand of length 14 cm. Find the area swept by the minute hand between 12:00 noon and 12:20 pm.
Given: r = 14 cm, time elapsed = 20 min
✦ Complete Step-by-Step Solution
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Identify the Angle
The minute hand completes 360° in 60 minutes. In 20 minutes, it sweeps:
θ = (20/60) × 360° = 120°
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Write the Formula
Area of sector = (θ/360°) × πr²
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Substitute Values
= (120/360) × (22/7) × 14²
= (1/3) × (22/7) × 196
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Simplify
= (1/3) × (22 × 196)/7 = (1/3) × 22 × 28
= (1/3) × 616 = 205.33 cm²
∴ Area swept = 616/3 ≈ 205.33 cm²
Easy Arc Length Arc
A wheel of a bicycle has radius 35 cm. What angle does the spoke make at the centre if it traces an arc of length 44 cm?
Given: r = 35 cm, arc length l = 44 cm
✦ Complete Step-by-Step Solution
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Arc Length Formula
l = (θ/360°) × 2πr
44 = (θ/360) × 2 × (22/7) × 35
2
Simplify RHS
2 × (22/7) × 35 = 2 × 22 × 5 = 220
44 = (θ/360) × 220
3
Solve for θ
θ/360 = 44/220 = 1/5
θ = 360/5 = 72°
∴ The angle at the centre = 72°
Medium Segment Segment
Find the area of the minor segment of a circle of radius 21 cm, if the central angle is 60°. Also find the area of the major segment. (Use √3 = 1.732)
Given: r = 21 cm, θ = 60°
✦ Complete Step-by-Step Solution
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Area of Sector OAB (θ=60°)
= (60/360) × (22/7) × 21²
= (1/6) × (22/7) × 441 = (1/6) × 22 × 63
= (1/6) × 1386 = 231 cm²
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Area of Triangle OAB
Since θ = 60° and OA = OB = r = 21 cm, triangle OAB is equilateral (all sides = 21 cm).
A_△ = (√3/4) × side² = (√3/4) × 21²
= (1.732/4) × 441 = 0.433 × 441 ≈ 190.95 cm²
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Area of Minor Segment
= A_sector − A_△ = 231 − 190.95
Minor segment = 40.05 cm²
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Area of Major Segment
Total circle area = πr² = (22/7) × 441 = 1386 cm²
Major segment = 1386 − 40.05
Major segment = 1345.95 cm²
Medium Combination Combo
A piece of land is in the shape of a square of side 28 m. A circular lawn of diameter 14 m is dug at each of the four corners. Find the area of the remaining land.
Square side = 28 m, Circle diameter = 14 m (at corners, so quarter circles)
✦ Complete Step-by-Step Solution
1
Understand the Shape
Each corner of the square has a quarter circle of radius r = 14/2 = 7 m. Four quarter circles = one full circle of radius 7 m.
2
Area of Square
A_sq = side² = 28² = 784 m²
3
Area of 4 Quarter Circles
= 1 full circle = πr² = (22/7) × 7² = (22/7) × 49 = 154 m²
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Remaining Area
= 784 − 154
∴ Remaining land area = 630 m²
Medium Sector Area Sector
Two circular sectors have the same radius of 10 cm. The first has central angle 40° and the second has central angle 80°. Find the ratio of their areas and verify that it equals the ratio of their arc lengths.
r = 10 cm (same), θ₁ = 40°, θ₂ = 80°
✦ Complete Step-by-Step Solution
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Area of Each Sector
A₁ = (40/360)πr² = (1/9)πr²
A₂ = (80/360)πr² = (2/9)πr²
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Ratio of Areas
A₁ : A₂ = (1/9)πr² : (2/9)πr² = 1 : 2
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Ratio of Arc Lengths
l₁ = (40/360) × 2πr  →  l₂ = (80/360) × 2πr
l₁ : l₂ = 40 : 80 = 1 : 2 ✓
Both ratios = 1:2 — confirmed! For same radius, ratio of areas = ratio of central angles = ratio of arc lengths.
Hard Segment Segment
In a circle of radius 12 cm, a chord subtends a right angle (90°) at the centre. Find the area of the minor segment. (Use π = 3.14)
r = 12 cm, θ = 90°
✦ Complete Step-by-Step Solution
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Area of Sector (90°)
A_sector = (90/360) × π × 12² = (1/4) × 3.14 × 144
= 0.25 × 452.16 = 113.04 cm²
2
Area of Right Triangle
For θ = 90°, the triangle OAB has two radii as legs:
A_△ = (1/2) × r × r = (1/2) × 12 × 12 = 72 cm²
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Area of Minor Segment
= 113.04 − 72
∴ Area of minor segment = 41.04 cm²
Hard Combination Combo
A brooch is made with silver wire in the form of a circle of radius 35 mm. The wire is also used to make 10 diameters inside the circle. Find the total length of silver wire required and the area of each of the 10 sectors formed.
r = 35 mm, number of diameters = 10
✦ Complete Step-by-Step Solution
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Central Angle per Sector
10 diameters divide the circle into 20 equal sectors.
θ per sector = 360°/20 = 18°
2
Total Wire Length
Circumference = 2πr = 2 × (22/7) × 35 = 220 mm
10 diameters = 10 × 2r = 10 × 70 = 700 mm
Total = 220 + 700 = 920 mm
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Area of Each Sector
A = (18/360) × (22/7) × 35² = (1/20) × (22/7) × 1225
= (1/20) × 22 × 175 = (1/20) × 3850
Area of each sector = 192.5 mm²
Hard Arc + Perimeter Arc
The perimeter of a sector of a circle with central angle 45° is 42 cm. Find the radius of the circle and then find the area of the sector.
Perimeter of sector = 42 cm, θ = 45°
✦ Complete Step-by-Step Solution
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Perimeter of Sector Formula
P = l + 2r = (θ/360) × 2πr + 2r
42 = [(45/360) × 2 × (22/7) × r] + 2r
2
Simplify Arc Term
(1/8) × (44/7) × r = 44r/56 = 11r/14
42 = 11r/14 + 2r = 11r/14 + 28r/14 = 39r/14
3
Solve for r
r = 42 × 14/39 = 588/39 ≈ 15.08 cm
Let's try exact: r = 588/39 = 196/13 cm
4
Area of Sector
A = (45/360) × (22/7) × r²
= (1/8) × (22/7) × (196/13)² ≈ 55.83 cm²
r ≈ 15.08 cm, Area ≈ 55.83 cm²

💡 Tips, Tricks & Insights

Exam-tested strategies to solve Chapter 11 questions faster and more accurately. Organised by category.

The Fraction Method
Always express θ/360° as a fraction first before multiplying. This reduces large numbers and prevents calculation errors.
60/360 = 1/6   →   (1/6)×πr²
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θ = 60° Magic
When the central angle is 60° and OA = OB = r, the triangle OAB is always equilateral (all sides = r). Use A = (√3/4)r² directly.
A_△ = (√3/4)r² when θ=60°
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θ = 90° Shortcut
For a right-angle sector, the triangle formed is a right isosceles triangle with legs = r. Area of triangle = r²/2. No sin/cos needed.
A_△ = r²/2 when θ=90°
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Complement Rule
Major Segment + Minor Segment = Full Circle. If you've found the minor segment, get the major segment instantly by subtracting from πr².
A_major = πr² − A_minor
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Four Corners = One Circle
In combination problems, four quarter-circles at the four corners of a square always combine to form exactly one complete circle of the same radius.
4 × (πr²/4) = πr²
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Perimeter Checklist
Perimeter of a sector = arc + 2 radii. Never forget the 2r part! Students often just add the arc. The perimeter is NOT just the arc length.
P_sector = l + 2r
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Same θ, Same Fraction
Area of sector / Area of circle = Arc length / Circumference = θ/360°. This universal ratio is the backbone of all sector/arc calculations.
A_s/πr² = l/2πr = θ/360
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Choose π Wisely
Use π = 22/7 when r is a multiple of 7 (7, 14, 21, 35…). Use π = 3.14 when r is given in decimals or the problem specifies it.
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Degrees vs Radians
In NCERT Class X, all angles are in degrees. Use θ/360 — not θ/2π. If you accidentally use radian formula, your answer will be off by ~57 times.
Use θ/360, NOT θ/2π
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Area via Arc Formula
Alternative formula for sector area: A = (1/2) × l × r where l is arc length. Useful when arc length is already known — avoids computing θ/360 again.
A_sector = (1/2) × l × r
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Reverse Engineering θ
If arc length l and radius r are known, find θ with: θ = (l × 360) / (2πr). Similarly for area: θ = (A × 360) / (πr²). Very useful in reverse problems.
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Check Units Carefully
Area is in (unit)² and arc/perimeter is in (unit). Always write units in your final answer. A common exam mistake is writing 154 instead of 154 cm².

⚠️ Common Mistakes & How to Avoid Them

These are the most frequent errors students make in Chapter 11 exams. Study each carefully — knowing the wrong approach protects you as much as knowing the right one.

❌ Wrong Approach
Using diameter instead of radius in the formula.
A = π × (14)² [when diameter = 14, so r should be 7]
✅ Correct Approach
Always extract radius = diameter ÷ 2 before substituting.
A = π × (7)² = 49π cm²
❌ Wrong Approach
Forgetting to subtract the triangle area when computing a segment.
A_segment = (θ/360) × πr² [this is sector area, not segment!]
✅ Correct Approach
A_segment = A_sector − A_triangle
❌ Wrong Approach
Writing perimeter of sector as only the arc length.
P = (θ/360) × 2πr [missing the two radii!]
✅ Correct Approach
P = arc length + 2r = (θ/360)×2πr + 2r
❌ Wrong Approach
For θ = 60°, using (1/2) × base × height for triangle instead of the equilateral formula.
A = (1/2) × r × (r/2) [wrong height used]
✅ Correct Approach
At 60°, OA = OB = AB = r → equilateral triangle
A_△ = (√3/4) × r²
❌ Wrong Approach
Confusing major and minor segment/sector terminology in final answers.
Calling the larger region the "minor" segment
✅ Memory Aid
"Minor" = smaller = corresponds to smaller arc (θ < 180°). "Major"=larger=corresponds to bigger arc (θ> 180°).
❌ Wrong Approach
Using π = 22/7 when the problem specifies π = 3.14, or vice versa.
Using 22/7 for a problem that states "Use π = 3.14"
✅ Correct Approach
Always read the problem for the specified value of π. Default is 22/7 in NCERT unless stated otherwise.
❌ Wrong Approach
In combination problems, adding areas that should be subtracted and vice versa.
Adding circle area to a shape that already includes the circle
✅ Strategy
Always draw and shade the required region. Ask: "Am I finding what's inside or what's left over?" Shade helps clarify add vs. subtract.

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Area of a sector with angle θ° and radius r = ( / 360) × πr²
Arc length of a sector = (θ / 360) ×
Area of minor segment = Area of sector − Area of
For θ = 60°, the triangle formed by two radii and the chord is triangle.
Perimeter of a sector = arc length +
Four quarter-circles placed at four corners of a square combine to form exactly full circle(s).
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