The figure, not drawn to scale, consists of 1 Square U and 1 Circle V whose areas are in the ratio of 3 : 1. Given that
112 of Square U is shaded, what fraction of Circle V is shaded?
Area of Square U |
Area of Circle V |
3x4 = 12 u |
1x4 = 4 u |
Unshaded area |
Shaded area |
Unshaded area |
Shaded area |
11x1 |
1x1 |
|
1x1 |
11 u |
1 u |
|
1 u |
Area of Square U is the repeated identity.
Shaded area of Square U is the same as the shaded area of Circle V.
LCM of 3 and 12 = 12
Fraction of Circle V that is shaded
=
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