Circular segment area = sector − triangle
CAT has tested this idea 3 times across 3 papers, from 2017 to 2024. Solve one, and the others are the same method with different numbers or wording, which is why repeated concepts are the most efficient thing to practise.
| Question | What it asks | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| CAT 2024 Slot 3 · QA Q4 | chord subtending 120°; smaller region | C |
| CAT 2022 Slot 3 · QA Q18 near-repeat | circle on BC and circle at A; overlap area | B |
| CAT 2017 Slot 1 · QA Q17 near-repeat | same two circles; region between the arcs | B |
Part of Geometry (65 questions since 2017).