If m is the area of the circle S and n is the area of semi-circle S_1, then which one of the following is <strong>CORRECT</strong>?

Consider the following for the next two (02) items that follow : A line segment AB is bisected at C and semi-circles S_1, S_2 and S_3 are drawn respectively on AB, AC and CB as diameters such that they all lie on same side of AB. A circle S is drawn touching internally S_1 and externally S_2 and S_3.

  1. A. 9m=2n
  2. B. 9m=4n
  3. C. 3m=2n
  4. D. 7m=3n

Correct Answer: A. 9m=2n

Explanation

Area of S is m = \pi r^2 = \pi (2R/3)^2 = \frac{4\pi R^2}{9}. Area of S_1 is n = \frac{1}{2}\pi (2R)^2 = 2\pi R^2. Substituting \pi R^2 = n/2 into m gives m = \frac{4}{9}(n/2) = \frac{2n}{9}, so 9m = 2n.

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