Advanced Mathematics Primary 6 Circles

A circular metal disc of radius 7 cm is cut from a square sheet of side 14 cm. Find the area of the OFFCUT (the part of the square not covered by the disc). (Take π = 22/7.)

A 49 cm²
B 196 cm²
C 154 cm²
D 42 cm²
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Worked Solution

Step 1: Square area = 14 × 14 = 196 cm². Step 2: Disc area = π × r² = (22/7) × 49 = 154 cm². Step 3: Offcut = 196 − 154 = 42 cm². Answer: 42 cm²

Correct answer: 42 cm²

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