Previous year MCQs

Aptitude & Reasoning UPPSC 2006 GS-I
Question

A circle of 1 m radius is drawn inside a square as shown in the above figure. What is the area of the shaded portion in m2?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: 1-Π/4

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “1-Π/4”.
The area of the shaded portion is (1) 1-Π/4

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