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Points [tex]A[/tex] and [tex]B[/tex] lie on a circle centered at point [tex]O[/tex]. If [tex]OA = 5[/tex] and [tex]\frac{\text{length of } \overset{\frown}{AB}}{\text{circumference}} = \frac{1}{4}[/tex], what is the area of sector [tex]AOB[/tex]? Use the value [tex]\pi = 3.14[/tex], and choose the closest answer.

A. 19.6 square units
B. 39.3 square units
C. 7.85 square units
D. 15.7 square units

Answer :

Sure! Let's solve this question step by step.

We're given that:

1. The radius [tex]\( OA = 5 \)[/tex].
2. The fraction of the circumference corresponding to arc [tex]\( AB \)[/tex] is [tex]\( \frac{1}{4} \)[/tex].
3. We need to find the area of sector [tex]\( AOB \)[/tex] using [tex]\( \pi = 3.14 \)[/tex].

### Step 1: Calculate the Circumference

The formula for the circumference [tex]\( C \)[/tex] of a circle is:
[tex]\[ C = 2 \pi r \][/tex]

Substitute [tex]\( r = 5 \)[/tex] and [tex]\( \pi = 3.14 \)[/tex]:
[tex]\[ C = 2 \times 3.14 \times 5 = 31.4 \][/tex]

### Step 2: Calculate the Length of Arc [tex]\( AB \)[/tex]

Since the length of arc [tex]\( AB \)[/tex] is [tex]\(\frac{1}{4}\)[/tex] of the circumference:
[tex]\[ \text{Arc length of } AB = \frac{1}{4} \times 31.4 = 7.85 \][/tex]

### Step 3: Calculate the Area of Sector [tex]\( AOB \)[/tex]

The area of a sector is given by:
[tex]\[ \text{Area of Sector } AOB = \frac{1}{2} \times r \times \text{arc length} \][/tex]

Substitute the values [tex]\( r = 5 \)[/tex] and the arc length of [tex]\( AB = 7.85 \)[/tex]:
[tex]\[ \text{Area of Sector } AOB = \frac{1}{2} \times 5 \times 7.85 = 19.625 \][/tex]

### Choosing the Closest Answer

The closest answer choice to 19.625 square units is:
[tex]\[ \text{A. } 19.6 \text{ square units} \][/tex]

So, the area of sector [tex]\( AOB \)[/tex] is approximately 19.6 square units. Therefore, the correct answer is A. 19.6 square units.

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