Mathematics

Problem

A circle has radius

7\,\text{cm}

. A chord subtends an angle of

60^{\circ}

at the centre. Using

\pi=\dfrac{22}{7}

, what is the area of the minor segment (correct to one decimal place)? a)

25.7\,\text{cm}^{2}

8.9\,\text{cm}^{2}

4.4\,\text{cm}^{2}

13.4\,\text{cm}^{2}