Foundation January 2019 Paper 1 Q17

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec4 marks2D Area & PerimeterCircles & Sectors

17 The diagram shows an isosceles triangle \(ABC\) and a semicircle with centre \(O\) and diameter 12 cm.

The point \(B\) lies on the semicircle.

Semicircle with centre O and diameter 12 cm. Isosceles triangle ABC inside it with B on the arc and AC = 8 cm parallel to the diameter and 1 cm above it. The region inside the semicircle but outside the triangle is shaded

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

The line \(OB\) is the line of symmetry of the diagram.

\(AC\) is 1 cm from the diameter of the semicircle and \(AC = 8\) cm.

Work out the area of the shaded region.
Give your answer correct to 3 significant figures.

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