If $\theta$ is the angle (in degrees) of a sector of a circle of radius $r$,then the area of the sector is:

  • A
    $\frac{\pi r^{2} \theta}{180}$
  • B
    $\frac{\pi r^{2} \theta}{360}$
  • C
    $\frac{2 \pi r \theta}{360}$
  • D
    $\frac{2 \pi r \theta}{180}$

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