"If a dart hits the target at random, what is the probability that it will land in the shaded region?
A. 1/4
B. 1/16[pi]
C. 1/16
D. 16[pi]"

Answer :

mathssydney
1) circle area = [tex] \pi r^{2} [/tex]
2) whole circle area = 12^2 [tex] \pi [/tex]  = 144 [tex] \pi [/tex]
3) shaded area = 3^2 [tex] \pi [/tex] = 9 [tex] \pi [/tex]
4) probability 

= [tex] \frac{9 \pi }{144 \pi } [/tex]
simplify to 
[tex] \frac{1}{16} [/tex]

answer C
JeanaShupp

Answer: [tex]P=\frac{1}{16}[/tex]

Step-by-step explanation:

In the given picture, the the radius of the shaded region = 3 inches

The area of the shaded region =[tex]\pi r^2=3.14\times(3)^2=3.14\times9[/tex]

Thus, The area of the shaded region =28.26 square inches

Radius of whole figure = 12 inches

The area of whole figure= [tex]\pi r^2=3.14\times(12)^2=3.14\times144[/tex]

Thus, The area of the whole figure=452.16 square inches

Now, the probability that it will land in the shaded region is given by :-

[tex]P=\frac{\text{area of shaded region}}{\text{area of the whole figure}}\\\\\Rightarrow\ P=\frac{28.26}{452.16 }\\\\\Rightarrow\ P=\frac{1}{16}[/tex]

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