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Mathematics
Quarter 2 – Module 7:
Solving Problems on Circles

CO_Q1_Mathematics 10_ Module 7

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Mathematics
Quarter 2 – Module 7:
Solving Problems on Circles
Introductory Message
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 What I Need to Know

Concepts on circles are basic necessity in many fields such as

construction, landscaping and engineering. Aside from these concepts, the
properties of lines and its subsets and their relationship to circles are
important. These are the lines that either touch or intersect circles.
In this module, we will be applying previously learned concepts on
chords, arcs, central angles, inscribed angles, secants, tangents, segments
and sectors of a circle to solve problems. Specifically, you will be able to
1. Solve problems involving chords, arcs, central angles, and inscribed
angles of circles; and
2. Solve problems involving tangents and secants of circles.

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 What I Know

Description: This section will test how much you already know about problems
involving circles and its chords, arcs, central angles, inscribed angles,
tangent lines and secant lines.

Instruction: Read each item carefully. Choose the letter of your answer and write it
on your answer sheet.

1.Which of the following is the measure of the angle determined by the hands of a
clock at five o’clock?
a. 90° b. 120° c. 150° d. 180°

2. A circle is divided into 6 equal arcs. Which of the following is the degree measure
of each arc?
a. 30° b. 60° c. 90° d. 120°

3. A wheel has 30 spokes which are evenly spread. Which of the following is the
measure of each central angle formed by the spokes?
a. 12° b. 15° c. 24° d. 30°

4. In a pie chart showing the expenditures of the Lopez family, the measure of the
central angle corresponding to their food expenses is 120°. If their monthly income
is Php 35,000.00, how much of it is spent for food?
a. Php 11,666.67 c. Php 5,666.67
b. Php 17,500.00 d. Php 12,000.00

5. Catherine designed a pendant. It is a regular hexagon set in a

circle. Suppose the vertices are connected by line segments
and meet at the center of the circle as shown in the figure.
Which of the following is the measure of each of the smallest
angle formed at the center?
a. 22.5° b. 45° c. 60° d. 72°

6. A dart board has a diameter of 40 cm and is divided into 20 congruent sectors.

Which of the following is the area of one of the sectors?
a. 20 cm2 b. 40 cm2 c. 80 cm2 d. 800 cm2

7. Mr. Alex designed a semicircle arch made of bent iron for their gate’s entrance.
Suppose the diameter of the semicircle is 3 meters, which of the following should
be the length of the iron before bending to avoid wastage?
a. 1.5𝜋 m b. 3𝜋 m c. 6 𝜋 m d. 9𝜋 m

8. A circular garden has pathways which are tangent to the garden whose center is
10 meters away from the entrance as shown in the figure below. If the radius of
the circular garden is 5 meters, how long is each pathway?

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 a. 3√5 m b. 5√3m c. 25m d. 75m

9. A family tied a pair of ropes to their circular pool, to serve as a guide for their
children who are practicing how to swim. The ropes intersect at the interior
forming segment as shown in the figure below. Find the missing segment measure
of the rope in meters.

a. 5m b. 6m c. 7m d. 8m

10. A circular medallion is hung such that the strings are tangent to the circle as
shown in the figure. If the major arc measures 230°, find the degree measure of
the angle formed by the strings.

a. 40° b. 50° c. 130° d. 230°

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 What’s In

Let us have a review of what you have already learned about arcs, central
angles, inscribed angles, tangents and secants of circles by doing the following
activities.

Half, equal, or twice as?

In the figure that follows, A, R, O, L and P are points on circle ʘC. Fill in the
blanks with the word half, equal or twice to show the relationship of the degree
measures of arcs, central angles and inscribed angles formed.

̂.
1. The measure of central angle ∠𝑂𝐶𝑅 is _______ to the degree measure of𝑂𝑅
̂ is ________to the measure of central angle∠𝐿𝐶𝑂.
2. The degree measure of 𝐿𝑂
3. The measure of inscribed angle ∠𝑂𝑃𝑅 is ___ the measure of central angle∠𝑂𝐶𝑅.
4. The measure of central angle ∠𝑃𝐶𝐴 is ____ the measure of inscribed angle∠𝑃𝑂𝐴.
5. The measure of inscribed angle ∠𝑃𝑅𝐿 is ____ the measure of central angle∠𝑃𝐶𝐿.

Sum or Difference?
In the figure that follows, K, M, P, and N are points on ʘQ. Fill in the
blanks with the word sum, difference or one-half to show the relationship
of angles formed by intersecting tangents and secants.

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1. The measure of ∠𝑁𝑂𝑃 formed by intersecting secants 𝑂𝐾 ̅̅̅̅ and 𝑂𝑀
̅̅̅̅̅ outside
the circle is equal to one-half the ____________ of the degree measure of
̂ and 𝑁𝑃
arcs 𝐾𝑀 ̂.

2. The measure of angle ∠𝐾𝐿𝑀 formed by intersecting tangents ̅̅̅ 𝑆𝐿 and ̅𝑇𝐿
̅̅̅
outside the circle is equal to one-half the ____________ of the degree
̂ and 𝐾𝑀.
measure of arcs 𝐾𝑁𝑀 ̂

3. The measure of angle ∠𝑁𝑅𝐾 formed by intersecting secants ̅̅̅̅̅ ̅̅̅̅

𝑁𝑀 and 𝑃𝐾
inside the circle is equal to one-half the ____________ of the degree
measure of arcs 𝑁𝐾 ̂ and 𝑃𝑀̂.

4. The measure of angle ∠𝐾𝑅𝑀 formed by intersecting secants ̅̅̅̅̅ 𝑁𝑀 and ̅̅̅̅
𝑃𝐾
inside the circle is equal to one-half the ____________ of the degree
measure of arcs 𝐾𝑀 ̂ and 𝑁𝑃̂.

5. The measure of angle ∠𝑃𝑀𝑇 formed by intersecting secant ̅̅̅̅̅𝑂𝑀 and tangent ̅𝐿𝑇
̅̅̅ on
̂
the circle is equal to ____________ the measure of the intercepted arc 𝑃𝑀.

What’s New

In the following tasks, you are going to solve word problems involving
segments formed by tangents and secants of a circle.

How Long!
As illustrated in the figure that follows, there are two pathways from the main
entrance where visitors can choose to walk going to the circular garden. The
pathways are both tangent to the garden whose center is 40 meters away from the
main entrance. If the area of the garden is about 706.5 m2, how long is each pathway?

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Guide Questions

Step 1: Understand the Problem

• What are you trying to find?
• In the illustration, what are the geometric figures involved? What are the
given? What are the unknowns?
• What previously learned concepts on circles can be applied in the situation?

Step 2: Devising a Plan

• After reviewing the concepts related to circles and the given, what steps should
be undertaken to solve for the unknowns?
• Do we need additional markings in the given figure? Do we need to introduce
variables to be used in the solution?
• What are the equations to be used to lead to the solution of the problem?
• How will the given values be used or manipulated in order to formulate the
equation?

Step 3: Carrying Out the Plan

• Implement the strategy and perform calculations
• Keep an accurate record of your work

Step 4: Looking Back

• Check the results in the original problem. Do you think the answer fits in what
is being asked? Does the computed value realistic or acceptable in real life
situation?
• Don’t forget to review your solution.

Good luck!

What Is It

Let’s Discuss
Were you able to answer the given word problem? If not, do not worry. The
procedures that follow will lead us to the detailed solution of the problem.

Step 1: Understand the Problem

We are asked to solve for the length of the pathway which is the tangent
segment to the circle. To solve, use the given area of the circle and the distance from

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the center of the circle to the main entrance. Let the main entrance be the endpoint
of the tangent outside the circle.

Remember that a tangent is a line or a segment that crosses a circle only once
at a point called the point of tangency. Also, a theorem on tangent line also states
that: “If a line is tangent to a circle, then it is perpendicular to the radius drawn to
the point of tangency.”

Step 2: Devising a Plan

After understanding and reviewing the concepts involved in solving our
problem, let us put the given markings or available information in the figure then
define variables.

Let:
r- radius
u-unknown
d - distance from the
center to the main
entrance of the garden
A - Area of the circular
garden

In the figure, a right triangle is formed; r and u are perpendicular since a

tangent is perpendicular to the radius that crosses the circle at the point of tangency.
Guided with this, the angle between r and u is a right angle. Thus, a right triangle is
formed. In the right triangle, d is the hypotenuse, while r and u are the legs.

To solve for u, use the Pythagorean Theorem: “The sum of the squares of the
legs of a right triangle is equal to the square of its hypotenuse”. Using the defined
variables, the Pythagorean theorem can be written as 𝐫 𝟐 + 𝒖𝟐 = 𝐝𝟐 .

Reviewing the given, use the area to know the value of r. To solve, use the
formula of the area , 𝐀 = 𝛑𝐫 𝟐 .

Step 3: Carrying Out the Plan

Pursue the plan,

A = πr 2 area of a Circle

706.5 = πr 2 Substituting the given

706.5 = πr 2 Dividing both sides of the equation by π or 3.14

π π

225 = r2

√225 = √r 2 Extracting the square root both sides of the equation

15 = 𝑟

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 Having the value or r, we can now solve for the length of the pathway, u using
the Pythagorean Theorem.
r 2 + u2 = d2 Extracting the square root in both sides of the
equation
. 2 2
√d − 𝑟 = u

√402 − 152 = u Substitute the known values

√(40 + 15)( 40 − 15) = u Values inside the radical sign can be factored as
sum and difference of two squares

√(55)(25) = u Simplify each factor

√1,375 = u Further simplifying

37.08 = u

Step 4: Looking Back

To check the answer, substitute first the given and the obtained value in
r 2 + u2 = d2 .

r 2 + u2 = d2 Substitute the obtained value and the given.

152 + 37.082 = 402 Simplify

1600 = 1600

Next is to check the given and the computed value in A = πr 2 .

A = πr 2 Substitute the computed value and the given.

706.5= (3.14) (152) Simplify

706.5= 706.5

Therefore, the length of each pathway is about 37.08 meters.

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 What’s More

Word Problem 1:
Each central angle formed by consecutive spokes of a Ferris wheel measures
15°. What is the seating capacity if two seats are anchored to each spoke in the Ferris
wheel?

Step 1: Understand the Problem

In the problem, the angles formed in between consecutive spokes can be
considered as central angles of circles. We are asked to determine the seating
capacity of the Ferris wheel if a central angle formed by consecutive spokes measures
15°.
To solve, remember that the sum of the central angles of a circle with no
common interior points is 360˚.

Step 2: Devising a Plan

We need to find how many spokes are there in the Ferris Wheel. Since the
central angle formed by consecutive spokes measures 15° and a whole revolution is
360°, then get the quotient between 360° and 15°. After which, multiply the quotient
by two since there are two seats in each spoke.

Step 3: Carrying out the Plan

360°÷15°= 24 Getting the quotient of 360° and 15° to find the number
of spokes

24 × 2= 48 Multiplying to two to get the number of seating capacity.

Step 4: Looking Back

To check whether there are really 48 seating capacity, solve the problem
backwards. Verify first if the product of 24 and 2 is really equivalent to 48. Next,
verify the product of 24 and 15° if it is really equivalent to 360°. The two steps are
easily verified; thus, we can conclude that our answer is correct.

Therefore, there are 48 seating capacity.

Word Problem 2:
There are circular gardens having paths in the
shape of a regular star pentagon like the one shown in
the figure.

a. Determine the measure of an arc intercepted by an

inscribed angle formed when the vertices of the star
are connected.

b. What is the measure of an inscribed angle in a

garden with a five-pointed star?

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Step 1: Understand the Problem
In the garden having paths in the shape of a regular A
star pentagon, connect each vertex to the other vertices as
shown in the figure at the right. The figure shows the
intercepted arcs of the inscribed angle formed by two
consecutive dotted lines. For example, inscribed angle, ∠𝐴
̂ . In the problem, we need to find the
is intercepted by 𝐶𝐵
measure of the inscribed angles and intercepted arcs.

Step 2: Devising a Plan

Remember that from the given, the star pentagon
B C
formed is regular and the degree measure of one complete
circle is 360˚. Thus, to find the measure of each
intercepted arc, get the quotient of 360˚ and the number of intercepted arcs.
To find the measure of an inscribed angle, use the theorem: “If an angle is
inscribed in a circle, then the measure of the angle is equal to one-half the measure
of its intercepted arc.”

Step 3: Carrying out the Plan

360°÷5= 72˚ Getting the quotient of 360° and 5 to find the degree
measure of an intercepted arc. Thus, the measure of each
intercepted arc of the 5 angles of the regular star
pentagon is 72˚.

72˚ ÷ 2= 36˚ Getting the half of the degree measure of an intercepted

arc since inscribed angle is one-half of its intercepted arc.
This results to one inscribed angle equal to 36°.

Step 4: Looking Back

Check if twice the measure of an inscribed angle is equal to the measure of an
intercepted arc and five times the degree measure of an intercepted arc is 360˚. In
the problem, the measure of an arc intercepted by an inscribed angle formed when
the vertices of the star are connected should be 72˚. In addition, the sum of the
measure of all intercepted arc should be 360°.

Word Problem 3:
A dart board has a diameter of 40 cm and is
divided into 20 congruent sectors. What is the area of
one of the sectors?

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Step 1: Understand the Problem
Considering the dart board at the right, the
darkest region is a sector of the circular dart board. The
area of one sector is what the problem intends to find. To
find its area, get the product of the area of the circle and
𝑚𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑢𝑟𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑐𝑜𝑟𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑝𝑜𝑛𝑑𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑎𝑟𝑐 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑠𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑜𝑟
the .
360

Step 2: Devising a Plan

From the given, to find the area of a sector of the
circle, find first the measure of the arc which corresponds
to a sector. This can be done by dividing the degree
measure of a whole circle (360°) by 20 sectors.

The area (A) of the circle can be computed using 𝐴 = 𝜋𝑟 2 . To get the radius,
divide the diameter by two.

Finally, to determine the area of each sector of the dart board, get the
𝑚𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑢𝑟𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑐𝑜𝑟𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑝𝑜𝑛𝑑𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑎𝑟𝑐 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑠𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑜𝑟
product of and the area of the circle.
360

Step 3: Carrying out the Plan

From the plan, the following steps is followed to find the area of each sector of
the dart board

a. Find the measure of each arc by getting the quotient of 360˚and 20.
360˚ ÷ 20 = 18˚

b. Find the radius of the dart board.

40 ÷ 2 = 20 cm. is the length of the radius

c. Find the ratio of the measure of an arc to 360˚,

𝑚𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑢𝑟𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑎𝑟𝑐
Ratio=
360
18
= 360
1
=
20

d. Find the area (A) of the circle using the equation, 𝐴 = 𝜋𝑟 2

𝐴 = 𝜋(20)2 Substitute the radius from letter b
𝐴 = 400 cm2 Simplify Exponents

e. Finally, find the area of each sector by getting the product of the ratio in step c and
the area in step d.
1
Area of each sector = 20 ∙ 400𝜋
= 20𝜋 Substitute 3.14 to 𝜋
= 62.83 cm2

Step 4: Looking Back

To check the computed area of each sector
a. Start with 20 𝜋. Multiply it by the number of sectors which is 20.

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b. Multiply the result by 20

c. Divide the answer in b by 𝜋. After which, extract the square root.

d. Multiply the result of c by 2. The product should be 40. If you obtain a different
answer, go back to step a.

e. Finally get the product of 18 and 20. The obtained answer should be equivalent
to 360.

Word Problem 4:
Mr. Celso designed an arch made of
bent iron for the top of a school’s main
entrance as shown in the figure at the right.
Each of the 12 segments between the two
concentric semicircles are 0.8 meter long.
Suppose the diameter of the inner semicircle
is 4 meters, what is the total length of the bent
iron used to make this arch?

Step 1: Understand the Problem

The problem asked to determine the
total length of the bent iron used to make the
arch. Each of the 12 segments joining the inner and outer circle measures 0.8 meter
and the diameter of the inner circle is 4 meters

Step 2: Devising a Plan

To solve the total bent iron used to make the arch, get the sum of the inner
arc length and outer arc length. In solving for each arc length, remember that the
length of an arc can be determined by using the proportion
𝑑𝑒𝑔𝑟𝑒𝑒 𝑚𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑢𝑟𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑎𝑟𝑐 𝑎𝑟𝑐 𝑙𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑡ℎ
= where r is the radius of the circle. Multiply
360° 2𝜋𝑟
2𝜋r both sides of the proportion then simplify. We obtain
(𝑑𝑒𝑔𝑟𝑒𝑒 𝑚𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑢𝑟𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑎𝑟𝑐)(2𝜋𝑟)
arc length =
360°

In the given, the radius of the inner arc length is 2m and the radius of the
outer arc length is the sum of 2 m and 0.8 m. While the inner arc length and outer
arc length measures 180° since they are both semicircles.

Step 3: Carrying out the Plan

Solve separately the inner and outer arc length then get their sum. Therefore,
the solution is as follows:
a. Finding the Arc length of the inner arc:
(𝑑𝑒𝑔𝑟𝑒𝑒 𝑚𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑢𝑟𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑎𝑟𝑐)(2𝜋𝑟)
arc length =
360°

(180°)(2𝜋)(2)
= Substituting the arc length of a semicircle and
360°
the radius of the inner arc

= 2𝜋 Simplifying

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 =6.28 m Substituting 3.14 for 𝜋

b. Finding the Arc length of outer arc:

(degree measure of the arc)(2πr)
arc length =
360°

(180°)(2π)(2.8)
= Substituting the arc length of a
360°
semicircle and the radius of the outer
arc which is the sum of 2 and 0.8

5.6π
= 2
Simplifying

=8.79m Substituting 3.14 for 𝜋 and further

simplifying

After obtaining the length of the inner and outer arcs, get the sum to finally
obtain the total length of the bent iron used to make the arch.
6.28 + 8.79= 15.07 m

Step 4: Looking Back

Solve backwards to check if the solution is correct. Start with the measure of
the length of each arc then solve backwards until the radii is obtained. The solution
could be as follows:

5.6𝜋
a. Radius of the outer arc, starting from 2
5.6𝜋 360°
Multiply by . Obtained value should be 2.8. If not, check
2 (180°)(2𝜋)
what went wrong in our solution.

b. Radius of the inner arc starting from 2𝜋

360°
Multiply 2𝜋 by (180°)(2𝜋). Obtained value should be 2. If not, check our
solution.

Assessment 1: It’s Your Turn!

Apply the concepts learned in the previous activities to be able to solve the
following problems.

1. Rowel is designing a motorcycle wheel. He decided to put 6 spokes which

divide the rim into 6 equal parts. What is the degree measure of each angle
formed by the spokes at the hub?

2. Find the degree measure of the angle formed by the

hands of a clock at 5:00 in the afternoon.

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 3. A fruit pie is divided into 3 equal parts forming
central angles. Find the area of each sector formed
if the fruit pie has a radius of 6 inches.

4. Mr. Alex designed a semicircle arch made

of bent iron for the door of his garage.
Suppose the diameter of the semicircle is
3 meters, how long should the iron be
before bending to avoid wastage?

Rubrics: To guide you with your solution, please refer to the following:

Score per item Descriptors

5 All the steps to answer a word problem are followed and each
step is presented accurately.
3 The steps to answer a word problem are followed but the answer
provided is incomplete.
1 The solution is erroneous.

Word Problem 5:
In a circular board, an elastic
band is tied to different points of the
circle namely points S and E. The band
is then stretched to a certain point
outside the circle forming secants SY
and EY. If SY= 15cm, TY= 6cm, and
LY= 7cm, what is the length of secant
EY? Refer to the figure at the right.

Step 1: Understand the Problem

The word problem deals with
secant segments. The problem asked to
find the length of secant EY. The given are: length of secant SY, length of external
secant TY and the length of external secant LY.

Step 2: Devising a Plan

To solve the problem, use the following theorem: If two secant segments are
drawn to a circle from an exterior point, then the product of the lengths of one secant
segment and its external secant segment is equal to the product of the lengths of the
other secant segment and its external secant segment. Applying the theorem in the
figure, we have,
SY ∙ TY = EY ∙ LY

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Step 3: Carrying out the Plan
a. Review the given measurements.
SY=15 cm
TY=6 cm
LY=7cm

b. To solve the unknown segment EY, substitute the given in the theorem
SY ∙ TY = EY ∙ LY

(15)(6) = (EY) (7) Substituting the given measurements

90= 7(EY) Simplifying

90 = 7(EY) Dividing both sides of the equation by 7

7 7

EY= 12.86 cm. Simplify to obtain 12.86 cm., the length of EY

Step 4: Looking Back

To check if the solution is correct, substitute the given and computed value in
the theorem SY ∙ TY = EY ∙ LY as follows

(15)(6) = (12.86)(7) Substituting the values.

90=90 Simplify. Since we obtain 90 on both sides of the

equation, thus our solution is correct.

Word Problem 6:
An old circular table was repaired by nailing two
wooden strips on its back, forming intersecting chords.
Find the length of the second piece of wood LG if the
dimensions of the chords are as follows:
FS=6ft
SA=4ft
LS=3ft

Step 1: Understand the Problem

The given word problem involves intersecting
chords of a circle. We are given the length of segment
LS, FS and segment SA. Segments FS and SA form
chord FA. Using the given and concepts of secant
segments, we are asked to find for the length of
segment LG.

Step 2: Devising a Plan

Since we are dealing with intersecting chords of a circle, use the following
theorem: If two chords of a circle intersect, then the product of the measures of the
segments of one chord is equal to the product of the measures of the segments of the
other chord. In symbols, FS ∙ SA = LS ∙ SG

Step 3: Carrying out the Plan

a. From the problem, the following are the given measurements:
FS=6 ft

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 SA=4 ft
LS=3 ft
LG is unknown

b. To solve for LG, start with the theorem.

FS∙ SA = LS ∙ SG Substituting the given values

(6)(4) = 3(SG) Getting the product

24 = 3(SG) Divide both sides by 3

3 3

SG = 8ft Simplifying. Therefore, SG is equal to 8 feet.

c. To finally solve for LG,

LG= LS + SG

LG = 3 + 8 Substituting the given value of LS and the obtained

value of SG

LG= 11 Simplifying. Therefore, LG is equal to 11 feet

Step 4: Looking Back

To check if we had a correct answer, we don’t need to start checking the
obtained value of LG since we can easily identify that 3 + 8 is really equivalent to 11.
Thus, to check our answer, we start with the value of SG. We can substitute the
obtained value and the given to the theorem FS ∙ SA = LS ∙ SG

(6)(4)=(3)(8) Substituting the values

24=24 Obtaining equal values on both sides of the equation, thus

we obtain a correct value of SG

Assessment 2: Solve my length!

Apply the concepts learned to solve for the given word problems. Use the following
guide questions to help you in presenting your solution.

Guide Questions:
✓ What are the problems all about?
✓ What theorems or concepts can you use to solve the problems?
✓ How can you formulate equations based from the theorems or
concepts?
✓ How will you use the equations to solve for the unknowns?
✓ Did you check your answer?

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 1. A family tied a pair of ropes to their circular
pool to serve as guide for their children who
are practicing how to swim. The ropes
intersect at the interior of the pool with
three segments formed measuring 5m, 6m,
and 12 m as illustrated in the figure at the
right. Find the missing segment measure of
the rope in meters.

2. A circular frame is supported with sticks

on its backside as shown in the figure at
the right. Find the unknown measure of
the external secant segment x.

Rubrics: To guide you with your solution, please refer to the following

Score per item Descriptors

5 All steps to answer word problem are followed and each step is
presented accurately.
3 The steps to answer word problem are followed but the answer
provided is incomplete.
1 The solution is erroneous.

What I Have Learned

Fill in the blanks with your learnings regarding solving problems on circles
1. If a line is tangent to a circle, then it is ______________________________ to the
radius drawn to the point of tangency.

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 2. The sum of the central angles of a circle with no common interior points is
________.
3. If an angle is inscribed in a circle, then the measure of the angles is
_________________________________ the measure of the intercepted arc.

4. The area of a sector of a circle is the product of the area of the circle and the
______________________________.

5. If two secant segments are drawn to a circle from an exterior point, then the
product of the lengths of one secant segment and its external secant segment
is ___________________ to the product of the lengths of the other secant
segment and its external secant segment.

6. If two chords of a circle intersect, the product of the measures of the segments
of one chord is ____________________ to the product of the measures of the
segments of the other chord.

What I Can Do

The Huge Ceiling Ball!

Ronnie used a golden string to hang a huge circular light ball in the middle of
their living room. The string measures 50 centimeters and it reaches until the center
of the circular light ball. Suppose the tangent line from the ceiling where the string
is hoisted to the circular light ball is 30 cm, what is the radius of the circular light
ball?
Rubrics: Your output will be rated as follows
Score Descriptors
20 The diagram was well illustrated and with correct label. All
computations are accurate and the final answer is expressed
correctly in a complete sentence.
15 The diagram is illustrated. The computations are correct but the
final answer is not clearly expressed.
10 Some parts of the diagram are missing. Some computations are
not accurate.
5 A diagram is present and an answer is identified though incorrect.

Assessment

Instruction: Read carefully each item. Choose the letter of your answer and write it
on your answer sheet.

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1. Which of the following is the measure of the angle determined by the hands of
a clock at four o’clock?
a. 90° b. 120° c. 150° d. 180°

2. Which of the following is the degree measure of an arc formed when a circle is
divided into 5 equal arcs?
a. 30° b. 60° c. 72° d. 144°

3. A wheel has 12 spokes which are evenly spread. Which of the following is the
measure of each central angle formed?
a. 12° b. 15° c. 24° d. 30°

4. In a pie chart showing the expenditures of the Lopez family, the measure of
the central angle corresponding to their food expenses is 120°. If their monthly
income is Php 35,000.00, which of the following cost corresponds to their food
expenses?
a. Php 11,666.67 c. Php 5,666.67
b. Php 17,500.00 d. Php 12,000.00

5. Angel wants to draw a pie chart that shows how she spent her 30-day
vacation. If she used six days of it practicing her piano recital, which of the
following degree measure of a central angle does corresponds to its sector?
a. 22.5° b. 45° c. 72° d. 90°

6. A dart board has a diameter of 30 cm. and is divided into 15 congruent sectors.
Which of the following is the area of one of the sectors?
a. 15𝜋 cm2 b. 20 cm2 c. 80 cm2 d. 800 cm2

7. Mr. Alex designed a semicircle arc made of bent iron for their gate’s entrance.
Suppose the diameter of the semicircle is 3 meters, how long should the iron
be before bending to avoid wastage? (Round off answer to two decimal places)
a. 4.71 m b. 5. 71 m c. 9.42 m d. 10.55 m

8. A circular garden has pathways which are both tangent to the garden whose
center is 10 meters away from the entrance as shown in the figure below. If
the radius of the circular garden is 5 meters, which of the following is the
length of each pathway?

a. 3√5 m b. 5√3m c. 25m d. 75m

9. A circular weaved winnower is supported by a pair of sturdy rattan that

intersects at its back as shown in the figure. Which of the following choices is
the missing length?

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 a. 5 in b. 10 in c. 12 in d. 15 in

10. A circular mirror is hung such that the strings are tangent to the circle as
shown in the figure. If the major arc measures 240°, which of the following is
the degree measure of the angle formed by the strings.

a. 60° b. 80° c. 130° d. 230°

Additional Activity

Guess What!
Mario is looking at a circular garden having pathways tangent to the circle
from an exterior point as shown in the sketch below. If the angle formed by the
tangent pathways in the exterior of the circle is 50°, what are the degree measures
of the major arc and the minor arc intercepted by the tangents in the circle? Explain
how you arrived at your answer.

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Rubrics:

Score Descriptors
20 The answer is accurate and explanation is well expressed
supported by solution.
15 The answer is accurate but the explanation is not well supported
by a solution.
10 The answer is inaccurate though the explanation contains valid
points.
5 The explanation is not valid resulting to an inaccurate answer.

You can do it!

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WHAT I HAVE LEARNED
ASSESSMENT 1. perpendicular
1. b 2. 360 °
2. c
3. one-half
3. d
𝑚𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑢𝑟𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝑐𝑜𝑟𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑝𝑜𝑛𝑑𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑎𝑟𝑐 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑠𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑜𝑟
4. a 4.
360°
5. c
6. a 5. Equal
7. a 6. equal
8. b
degrees.
9. b the minor arc is 130
10. a to 230 degrees and
The major arc is equal
ACTIVITY
ADDITIONAL
What’s More :
What I Can Do
Assessment 1
1. 60 degrees
2. 150 degrees
3. 37.68 square inches
4. 4.71 meters
Assessment 2
1. 10 meters
2. 5 inches
The radius of the ball is 40 cm.
What’s In What I Know
1. equal 1. difference 1. c
2. b
2. equal 2. difference 3. a
3. half 3. sum 4. a
4. twice 4. sum 5. c
6. a
5. twice 5. One-half 7. a
8. b
9. d
10. b
Answer Key
References

Callanta, Melvin M., Canonigo, Allan M., Chua, Arnaldo I., Cruz, Jerry D.,
Esparrago, Mirla S., Garcia, Elino S., Magnaye, Aries N., Orines, Fernando
B., Perez, Rowena S., Ternida, Conception S.2015. Mathematics-Grade 10
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