Digital PSAT Math Practice Question 47: Answer and Explanation
Question: 47
If x represents the diameter of a circle, what is the area of a 60-degree sector of the circle?
- A. πx2
- B.

- C.

- D.

Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
(B) A 60-degree sector of the circle is
of the total circle's area since there are 360 degrees in a circle. The area of a circle is calculated using πr2. Since the diameter of the circle is x, the radius of the circle is half of
. So the area of this circle equals:

Multiply the circle area by
to find the area of the sector:

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