Higher June 2021 Paper 1 Q25

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec6 marksAdvanced TrigonometryCircles & Sectors

25 The diagram shows two circles such that the region R, shown shaded in the diagram, is the region common to both circles.

Two overlapping circles, one with centre O and radius 5 cm, the other with centre P and radius 4 cm, meeting at A and B; angle AOB = 50°; the shaded region R is the overlap

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

One of the circles has centre \(O\) and radius 5 cm.
The other circle has centre \(P\) and radius 4 cm.
Angle \(AOB = 50°\)

Calculate the area of region R.
Give your answer correct to 3 significant figures.

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