IMC 2004 Q12
12. This figure is made from a straight line 16 cm long and two quarter circles, one with its centre at the midpoint of the straight line. What is the area of the figure (in cm2)?
- A 64
- B \(16\pi\)
- C \(32 + 16\pi\)
- D \(32\pi\)
- E \(16 + 8\pi\)

Intermediate Mathematical Challenge 2004, Question 12. © UK Mathematics Trust. Original paper on ukmt.org.uk
Answer: A 64
As the diagram shows, the figure may be cut into two parts which fit together to form a square measuring 8 cm × 8 cm.

Solution © UK Mathematics Trust, from the IMC 2004 solutions.