SSC CGL 2025 PYQ — Question 53

SSC CGL - 25 Sep 2025 - Shift 2 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q53

What is the area of the segment formed by a chord in a circle of radius 6 cm, if the angle subtended at the center is 120°?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 12π - 93\sqrt{3}.

Radius (r) = 6 cm, Angle at center (θ) = 120°

Sector area = (θ/360) × π × r2

= (120/360) × π × 62

= (120/360) × π × 36

= 12π cm2

Triangle area = (1/2) × r2 × sinθ

= (1/2) × 62 × sin 120°

= 18 × (√3/2)

= 9√3 cm2

Segment area = Sector area – Triangle area = 12π – 9√3 cm2