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The central angle of a sector is 80° and whose length is 96π. What is the radius of the circle?

Options

A

196 units

B

216 units

C

204 units

D

116 units

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Correct Answer :

Option B

216 units

216 units

Solution :

To find the radius of the circle, we can use the formula that relates the arc length of a sector, its central angle, and the radius of the circle.

The formula for the arc length (s) of a sector is given by:
s=θ360°×2πr
where:
- s is the arc length of the sector,
- θ is the central angle in degrees, and
- r is the radius of the circle.

From the given problem, we have:
- Central angle, θ=80°
- Arc length, s=96π

Substituting these values into the formula, we get:
96π=80°360°×2πr

Now, we can simplify the equation. First, divide both sides by π:
96=80360×2r

Simplify the fraction 80360 by dividing the numerator and denominator by 40:
80360=29

Substitute this back into the equation:
96=29×2r
96=49r

To solve for r, multiply both sides of the equation by 94:
r=96×94

Calculate the value:
r=24×9
r=216

Therefore, the radius of the circle is 216 units.

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