 Solution (source code)

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= Solution

The two labelled regions in the original diagram are complementary <circular sectors>. Their <areas> add to $\pi r^2$ and satisfy $A=2B$, so $B=\pi r^2/3$. The sector with central <angle> $\theta$ has <area> $r^2\theta/2$. Hence
$$
\boxed{\theta=\frac{2\pi}{3}=120^\circ.}
$$

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