Explanation
Correct answer: B.
Choice B is correct. The ratio of the lengths of two arcs of a circle is equal to the ratio of the measures of the central angles that subtend the arcs. It's given that arc is subtended by a central angle with measure . Since the sum of the measures of the angles about a point is , it follows that arc is subtended by a central angle with measure . If is the length of arc , then must satisfy the ratio . Reducing the fraction to its simplest form gives . Therefore, . Multiplying both sides of by yields .
Desmos solution:
Note: The regression finds the remaining arc length, and dividing it by pi gives the coefficient in choice B.
Enter in Desmos:
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Why the other choices are wrong
Choice A
Choice A is incorrect. This is the length of an arc consisting of exactly half of the circle, but arc is greater than half of the circle.
Choice C
Choice C is incorrect. This is the total circumference of the circle.
Choice D
Choice D is incorrect. This is half the length of arc , not its full length.