The diagram shows a circle, centre O, radius 4 cm, enclosed within a sector PBCDP of a circle, centre P. The circle centre O touches the sector at points A, C and E. Angle BPD is `π/3` radians. [Figure 10.1]
- (i)Show that `PA = 4√3 cm` and `PB = 12cm`.[2]
- (ii)the area of the shaded region,[4]
- (iii)the perimeter of the shaded region.[4]
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Mark scheme
Marking points from the official mark scheme (Oct/Nov 2010). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.
- B1 B1 for PA (answer given)
- B1 B1 for PB (answer given)
- √ B1 √ B1 sector area, ft on their PB
- M1, A1 M1 for attempt to find area of kite or appropriate triangle
- A1
- B1, B1, B1 B1 for each of the 3 terms
- B1 B1 for final answer
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