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geometry intermediate

Problem

Segment has midpoint , and segment has midpoint . Semi-circles are constructed with diameters and to form the entire region shown. Segment splits the region into two sections of equal area. What is the degree measure of angle ? Express your answer as a decimal to the nearest tenth.

problem
Solution
The semi-circle with diameter BC has radius that of the semi-circle with diameter AB, and thus, has of the area. (Area of a circle - thus, if is half as large, that will be squared in the process). Therefore, the sum of their areas represents of a circle with diameter AB, and since the line CP splits this area exactly in half, that area would be of a circle with diameter AB. Therefore, the degree measure of that sector is
Final answer
112.5