Question

Two identical circles intersect so that their centres, and the points at which they intersect, form a square of side 2 cm. What is the area of the portion that is common to both the circles?

• A. $2(\pi– 2) cm^2$
• B. $2(\pi – 1) cm^2$
• C. $2\pi cm^2$
• D. $(\pi – 2) cm^2$
• E. $(\pi – 1) cm^2$

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

$2(\pi– 2) cm^2$

Answer 2

The correct option is (A): $2(\pi– 2) cm^2$