A decorative garden feature consists of a sector of a circle with radius 4 metres and a central angle of 72Β°. Calculate the perimeter of this sector, correct to 1 decimal place.
General Mathematics Β· Unit 1 Β· Shape and measurement Β· Mensuration
Calculate perimeters, π, of standard two-dimensional objects in practical situations, including circles, sectors, triangles, rectangles, trapeziums, parallelograms and composites. ο§ circle: πΆ = 2ππ where πΆ is circumference and π is radius ο§ sector: π = 2π + π 180 ππ where π is central angle and π is radius General Mathematics 2025 v1.3
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A garden design includes a circular pond with radius 4.5 m and an adjacent sector-shaped patio that shares the same radius. The sector has a central angle of 72Β°. a) Calculate the circumference of the pond, correct to 1 decimal place. (1 mark) b) Calculate the perimeter of the sector-shaped patio, correct to 1 decimal place. (2 marks)
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