AREA OF A CIRCLE AND AREA

OF A RIGHT TRIANGLE INSIDE

THE CIRCLE
(Determining the relationship of the area of the circle ( C ) to the area of a
right triangle ( T ) formed by drawing two perpendicular diameters of the
circle.)

A Mathematical Investigation Submitted as an Official Entry

to the 2017 Benguet Division Math and Science Festival Team
Category-Secondary Level Cluster 1

Submitted by:
Maricris N. Cayamdas
Faith L. Montes
Chelsea D. Poclis

Jim De Vera Alberto

Research Adviser

Ampucao National High School

Ampucao, Itogon, Benguet

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 Abstract
This Mathematical Investigation performed was successful in finding out the relationship
of the area of the circle (C) to the area of a right triangle (T) formed by drawing two
perpendicular diameters of the circle.

The idea of the study is that if a circle is drawn with two perpendicular diameters, a right
triangle is formed where the radii can be the base and height of the right triangle.

To support the idea, the formula in finding the area of a circle and right triangle are
C = πr and T = ½ bh respectively, so the researchers used them as guides to be able to come up
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with derived general formulas.

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The researchers observed that there is a common ratio which is between the area of
2𝜋
the circle (C) to the area of a right triangle (T) formed by drawing two perpendicular diameters
of the circle.

In making the table, the researchers already assigned a value for the length of the radius
of the circle to solve for the area of the circle and assigned values for the base and height of the
right triangle to be able to see their relation.

As observed, the ratio or relationship of the area of a circle (C) to the area of a right
triangle (T) formed by drawing two perpendicular diameters of the circle is represented as
𝑇 1
= where T is the area of the right triangle and C is the area of the circle.
𝐶 2𝜋

𝑇 1
Through the formula = we used cross multiplication and came up with C = 2𝝅𝑻,
𝐶 2𝜋
𝑪
𝐓= where T is the area of the right triangle and C is the area of the circle. The researchers
2𝜋
are motivating the readers to have wider observations and evidences in other possible methods.

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 CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION

Background of the Study

This study is determining the relationship of the area of a circle (C) to the area of a right
triangle (T) formed inside the circle by drawing two perpendicular diameters of the circle.

This is an exploration and observation that serves as a quest for pattern/s and formula/s in
search for the relationship of the area of a circle (C) to the area of a right triangle (T) formed by
drawing two perpendicular diameters of the circle.

Statement of the Problem

This study supports the researchers in analyzing and in searching patterns to create a
general formula in determining the relationship of the area of a circle (C) to the area of a right
triangle (T) formed by drawing two perpendicular diameters of the circle.

In specific, this investigation endeavors the researchers in answering the following

questions:

1. What is the relationship of the area of a circle (C) to the area of a right triangle (T)
formed by drawing two perpendicular diameters of the circle?

2. Is there a pattern in determining the relationship of the area of a circle (C) to the area of a
right triangle (T) formed by drawing two perpendicular diameters of the circle?

3. Is there a formula in determining the relationship of the area of a circle (C) to the area of
a right triangle (T) formed by drawing two perpendicular diameters of the circle?

Significance of the Study

In leading students to explore Mathematics, the researchers aimed to find a formula that
can equip students to easily determine the relationship of the area of a circle (C) to the area of a
right triangle (T) formed by two perpendicular diameters of the circle.

Math is related to real life problems in the DepEd curriculum, hence, this investigation is
manifestation of using the subject in finding patterns and in developing their ability and hidden
talents.

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 To pay contribute to the further thoughts of students in the perception of Geometry as
well as in Mathematics and its branches and also to awaken their interests in solving, this study
was pursued ignoring the struggles the investigators might face on their way.

This study can sustain the concepts of designs that include architectural buildings
considering the fact that Mathematics is the pillar of engineering and architecture.

Scope and Delimitation

The researchers conducted this investigation at Ampucao National High School,
Ampucao , Itogon, Benguet from June 2017 to October 2017.

The exploration was concentrated only in finding the relationship of the area of the circle
to the area of a right triangle formed by drawing two perpendicular diameters of the circle
through a derived formula from the original formula of the area of a right triangle over the area
of a circle.

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

Definition of Terms:
Area of a Circle - It is the amount of space inside a circle.

r
r
Area of Circle

= πr2

Area of a Right Triangle - It is the amount of space inside a right triangle.

h=height of rectangle

Area of
Triangle
= ½ bh

b= base of rectangle

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Base - a side or face of a geometrical figure from which an altitude can be constructed
- the length of a base

Diameter - a chord of a circle that passes through the center

Height - the distance from the bottom to the top of something standing upright

Point - a geometric element that has zero dimensions and a location determinable by an ordered
set of coordinates

Radius - one-half of the diameter of a circle

Ratio - the quantitative relation between two amounts showing the number of times one value
contains or was contained within the other

Pi (π) - the ratio of the circumference of a circle to the length of its diameter
- a transcendental number having a value rounded to eight decimal places of 3.14159265

Triangle - a plane figure with three straight sides and three angles

Circle - a round plane figure whose boundary (the circumference) consists of points equidistant
from a fixed point (the center)

Right Triangle - a triangle with a right angle (90ᵒ)

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 CHAPTER 2
PRELIMINARY CONCEPTS

Table 1: The Area of a Circle ( C ) and the Area of the Right Triangle ( T ) formed by
drawing two perpendicular diameters of the circle.

Common ratio
of the Area of a
Right Triangle
Length of Area of the Area of a Right ( T ) and Area
Figure Radius Circle ( C ) Triangle ( T ) of a Circle ( C )
r πr2 ½ bh T
C

A = πr2 A = ½ bh 𝟏
1 = π(1)2 = ½ (1) (1) 𝟐 𝟏 𝟏
= π(1) = ½ (1)
= .
𝛑 𝟐 𝟐𝛑
A=π A=½
𝟏
=
𝟐𝛑

A = πr2 A = ½ bh
2 = π(2)2 = ½ (2) (2)
= π(4) = ½ (4) 𝟐 𝟏
=
A = 4π =4 𝟒𝛑 𝟐𝛑
2
A=2

A = πr2 A = ½ bh 𝟗
3 = π(3)2 = ½ (3) (3) 𝟐 𝟗 𝟏
= π(9) = ½ (9)
= .
𝟗𝛑 𝟐 𝟗𝛑
A = 9π A=9
2 𝟗
=
𝟏𝟖𝛑

𝟏
=
𝟐𝛑

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 A = ½ bh
A = πr2 = ½ (4) (4) 𝟖 𝟏
4 = π(4)2 = ½ (16) =
𝟏𝟔𝛑 𝟐𝛑
= π(16) = 16
A = 16π 2
A=8

A = πr2 A = ½ bh 𝟐𝟓
= π(5)2 = ½ (5) (5) 𝟐
5 = π(25) = ½ (25) 𝟐𝟓𝛑
A = 25π A = 25
2 𝟐𝟓 𝟏
= .
𝟐 𝟐𝟓𝛑

𝟐𝟓
=
𝟓𝟎𝛑

𝟏
=
𝟐𝛑

A = ½ bh
A = πr2 = ½ (6) (6) 𝟏𝟖 𝟏
6 = π(6)2 = ½ (36) =
𝟑𝟔𝛑 𝟐𝛑
= π(36) = 36
A = 36π 2
A = 18

𝟒𝟗
A = πr2 A = ½ bh 𝟐
= π(7)2 = ½ (7) (7) 𝟒𝟗𝛑
7 = π(49) = ½ (49)
A = 49π A = 49 𝟒𝟗 𝟏
= .
2 𝟐 𝟒𝟗𝛑

𝟒𝟗
=
𝟗𝟖𝛑

𝟏
=
𝟐𝛑

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 A = ½ bh
A = πr2 = ½ (8) (8) 𝟑𝟐 𝟏
8 = π(8)2 = ½ (64) =
𝟔𝟒𝛑 𝟐𝛑
= π(64) = 64
A = 64π 2
A = 32

𝟏
A= 𝟐 𝒃𝒉 𝟖𝟏
9 A= 𝝅𝒓 𝟐
𝟏
𝟐
= 𝝅(𝟗)𝟐 = 𝟐 (𝟗)(𝟗) 𝟖𝟏𝝅
𝟏
= 𝝅(81) = 𝟐 (𝟖𝟏) 𝟖𝟏 𝟏
A= 𝟖𝟏𝝅
A=
𝟖𝟏 = •
𝟐
𝟐 𝟖𝟏𝝅

𝟖𝟏
=
𝟏𝟔𝟐𝝅

𝟏
=
𝟐𝝅

𝟏
A= 𝟐 𝒃𝒉
A = 𝝅𝒓𝟐 𝟏 𝟓𝟎 𝟏
= 𝟐 (𝟏𝟎)(𝟏𝟎) =
10 = 𝝅(𝟏𝟎)𝟐 𝟏𝟎𝟎𝝅 𝟐𝝅
𝟏
= 𝝅(100) = 𝟐 (𝟏𝟎𝟎)
A= 𝟏𝟎𝟎𝝅 𝟏𝟎𝟎
= 𝟐
A= 50

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DERIVATION OF FORMULA
From the solved areas of the circle (C) and a right triangle (T) formed by drawing two
perpendicular diameters of the circle, the ratio of the area of the right triangle (T) to the area of
the circle (C) will be

𝑨𝒓𝒆𝒂 𝒐𝒇 𝒂 𝑹𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝑻𝒓𝒊𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒍𝒆 𝑻

=
𝑨𝒓𝒆𝒂 𝒐𝒇 𝒂 𝑪𝒊𝒓𝒄𝒍𝒆 𝑪
1
which is always equal to 2𝜋 as reflected in table 1.

Therefore the ratio or relationship of the area of a circle (C) to the area of a right triangle
(T) formed by drawing two perpendicular diameters of the circle is represented as
𝑇 1
=
𝐶 2𝜋
Where:
1
𝑏ℎ 1
b=r 2 =
h=r 𝜋𝑟 2 2𝜋
1
(𝑟)(𝑟) 1
2 =
𝜋𝑟 2 2𝜋
1𝑟 2 1 1
• 2=
2 𝜋𝑟 2𝜋
1 1
=
2𝜋 2𝜋

TEST OF FORMULA
Sample Problem:

1. Find the area of a right triangle (T) inside the circle.

½ Given: C = 0.785

Find: T

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 Derived Formula:

𝑻 𝟏 𝑻 𝟏 𝐶
= = 2𝝅𝑻 = C T =
𝑪 𝟐𝝅 𝑪 𝟐𝝅 2𝜋

Solution: T = ? C = 0.785 π = 3.14

Formula : T = C _ Checking :
2π
𝑻 𝟏
T = (0.785)__ = 𝟐𝝅
𝑪
(2) 3.14

T = 0.785 0.125 = 1
6.28 0.785 2(3.14)

T = 0.125 0.159235668 = 0.159235668

Therefore, T or the Area of a Right Triangle is 0.125.

T = C T = ½ bh
2π

T=½(½)(½)

T = 0.785 T=½(¼)
2 (3.14)

T = 0.785 T=1
6.28 8

T = 0.125 T = 0.125

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 2. Find the Area of a Circle (C).

½ Given: T = 0.125
𝑻 𝟏
Formula : = 𝟐𝝅
𝑪

Derived Formula:
𝑻 𝟏 𝑻 𝟏
= 𝟐𝝅 = 𝟐𝝅 2𝝅𝑻 = C
𝑪 𝑪

Solution : T = 0.125 C=? π = 3.14

Formula: C = 𝟐𝝅𝑻 Checking:

𝑻 𝟏
C = 2 (3.14) (0.125) =
𝑪 𝟐𝝅

𝟎.𝟏𝟐𝟓 𝟏
C = (6.28) (0.125) =
𝟎.𝟕𝟖𝟓 𝟐 (𝟑.𝟏𝟒)

C = 7.065 0.159235668 = 0.159235668

Therefore, C or the Area of a Circle is 0.785

C = 𝟐𝝅𝑻 C = πr2

C = 2 (3.14) (0.125) C = 3.14 ( ½ )2

C = 6.28 (0.125) C = 3.14 ( ¼ )

C = 0.785 C = 3.14
4

C = 0.785

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Conclusion:

Based on the results of the discussion we therefore conclude that the relationship of the
area of a circle (C) to the area of a right triangle (T) formed inside the circle by drawing two
perpendicular diameters of the circle is represented by the equation
𝑻 𝟏
=
𝑪 𝟐𝝅
CONJECTURES:

𝑻 𝟏
=
𝑪 𝟐𝝅
2𝝅𝑻 = C

𝑪
T =
𝟐𝛑

Where:

T = area of the right triangle

C = area of the circle

Recommendation:

The researchers of this mathematical investigation would like to recommend further

proof and evidences in other possible methods.

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