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An equilateral ABC is inscribed in a circle with centre O. Find the measure of BOC.

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Solution

We have,

ΔABC is an equilateral triangle

Since, each angle is 60o.


Now, using property Angle subtend at the centre of circle is double angle at any point on circumference of circle

BOC=2BAC

BOC=2×60o

BOC=120o


Hence, this is the answer.


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