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The perimeter of sector of a circle of radius 21 cm and central angle 60\(^\circ\), is

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A common mistake is calculating only the arc length (22 cm) and choosing Option (A).
Remember, a sector is bounded by two radii as well, so always add \(2r\) to the arc length!
Updated On: Jul 9, 2026
  • 22 cm
  • 44 cm
  • 64 cm
  • 273 cm
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

Step 1: Find the full circumference first.
\[ 2\pi r = 2 \times \frac{22}{7} \times 21 = 132 \text{ cm} \]
Step 2: Use the unitary method to get the arc length for 60 degrees.
A full circle is $360^\circ$, so the arc for $60^\circ$ is $\frac{60}{360}$ of the full circumference:
\[ \text{Arc} = 132 \times \frac{60}{360} = 22 \text{ cm} \]
Step 3: Add the two bounding radii.
\[ \text{Perimeter} = 22 + 2(21) = 22 + 42 \]
\[ \boxed{64 \text{ cm}} \]
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