Skip to main content
O-LevelAdditional MathematicsCircular measure4037/22 · May/June 2020 · Q118 Marks

The circles with centres C₁ and C₂ have equal radii of length r cm. The line C₁C₂ is a radius of both circles. The two circles intersect at A and B. [Figure 11.1]

  1. (a)Given that the perimeter of the shaded region is 4π cm, find the value of r.[4]
  2. (b)Find the exact area of the shaded region.[4]

This question uses a diagram from the original paper, which isn't shown here. Open the full paper from the past papers archive to see it.

Mark scheme

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

  1. [2] (a) [perimeter =] (4/3)πr soi
  2. [1] (a) (their (4/3)πr) = 4π oe
  3. [1] (a) r=3
  4. [1] (b) 1/2 × their3² × their (2π/3) oe
  5. [1] (b) 1/2 × their3² × sin their (2π/3) oe
  6. [1] (b) For subtracting and doubling: their3² × their (2π/3) - their3² sin their (2π/3)
  7. [1] (b) 6π - (9/2)√3 or exact equivalent

Write your answer and get it marked

On Oracle Prep you can write or photograph your own answer and have it marked by AI against this mark scheme, with feedback on what you missed.

Sign up free →

About this question

Topic
Circular measure, O-Level Additional Mathematics (syllabus 4037). Structured question, 8 marks.
Source
O-Level Additional Mathematics, May/June 2020 Paper 2 Variant 2, question 11.

Questions and mark schemes are from past examination papers and remain the copyright of the exam board. How Oracle Prep builds its content

Related Additional Mathematics questions

© 2026 Oracle Prep