The figure, not drawn to scale, consists of 1 Square T and 1 Circle U whose areas are in the ratio of 2 : 1. Given that
116 of Square T is shaded, what fraction of Circle U is shaded?
Area of Square T |
Area of Circle U |
2x8 = 16 u |
1x8 = 8 u |
Unshaded area |
Shaded area |
Unshaded area |
Shaded area |
15x1 |
1x1 |
|
1x1 |
15 u |
1 u |
|
1 u |
Area of Square T is the repeated identity.
Shaded area of Square T is the same as the shaded area of Circle U.
LCM of 2 and 16 = 16
Fraction of Circle U that is shaded
=
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