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O-LevelAdditional MathematicsCircular measure4037/12 · Oct/Nov 2020 · Q119 Marks

In this question all lengths are in centimetres and all angles are in radians. [Figure 11.1] The diagram shows the rectangle ADEF, where AF = DE = r. The points B and C lie on AD such that AB = CD = r. The curve BC is an arc of the circle, centre O, radius r and has a length of 1.5r.

  1. (a)Show that the perimeter of the shaded region is (7.5 + 2 sin 0.75)r.[5]
  2. (b)Find the area of the shaded region, giving your answer in the form kr², where k is a constant correct to 2 decimal places.[4]

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Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (Oct/Nov 2020). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

  1. B1 ∠BOC=1.5 rad
  2. M1 For a complete attempt to find BC must be using a right-angled triangle to get required result
  3. A1 Given answer
  4. M1 Dep on first M mark for attempt at perimeter
  5. A1 Given answer
  6. M1 for a correct plan
  7. M1 for (2r + 2r sin 0.75)r, using their 2r sin 0.75
  8. B1 for segment 1/2 r²(1.5-sin1.5) = 0.251r²
  9. A1 3.11r²

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Topic
Circular measure, O-Level Additional Mathematics (syllabus 4037). Structured question, 9 marks.
Source
O-Level Additional Mathematics, Oct/Nov 2020 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 11.

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