Question on: JAMB Mathematics - 2001

a sector of a circle of radius 7.2cm which subtends an angle of 300° at the centre is used to form a cone. What is the radius of the base of the cone?

A
8cm
B
6cm
C
9cm
D
7cm
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Correct Option: B

(r/L) = (θ/360°)

Given θ = 300, and L = 7.2cm,

=> r = (300 x 7.2)/360

r = 6cm

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