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A Semi-circle is formed along the diagonal of rectangle. The length of rectangle is twice its breadth which is a units. Find the Ratio between Area of semi-circle and the area of rectangle.1. 55 : 282. 55 : 143. 56 : 554. 55 : 56

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 4 : 55 : 56

Given:

Breadth of rectangle = a

Length of rectangle = 2a

Semi-circle is drawn on the diagonal of rectangle.

Formulas Used:

Area of rectangle = Length × breadth

Diagonal of rectangle = √[(Length)2 + (Breadth)2]

Area of Semi-circle = [π × (radius)2]/2

Calculation:

Area of rectangle = 2a × a = 2a2 

Diagonal of rectangle = √[(2a)2 + (a)2] = √5 × a

Diagonal of rectangle will be diameter of the semi-circle

So radius of semi-circle = (√5 × a)/2

Area of Semi-circle = π/2 × [(√5 × a)/2]2

⇒ Area of Semi-circle = 5a2π/8

Area of semi-circle/Area of rectangle = (5a2π/8)/2a2

⇒ Area of semi-circle/Area of rectangle = (5 × 22 × a2)/(2 × 8 × 7 × a2) = 55/56

⇒ Area of semi-circle/Area of rectangle = 55/56

∴ The Ratio between the Area of semi-circle and the Area of rectangle is 55 : 56



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