Step-by-step explanation:
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Since 90 degree is 1/4 of a circle, the area will be 1/4 th area of the full circle.
The radius is given by, r = 8 ft, therefore, the area of the full circle is,

Therefore, the area of the sector is,

That answer will be 30 songs.
In order to get that answer you must multiply 40 by 18 which is 720 and divide it by 24 . Finally you get the answer 30 songs.
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