In acircle with centre O, the measure of minor arc is 95°.What is the measure of the major arc?

100°

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255°

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265°

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200°

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Solution

The correct option is C 265°
m(minor arc) + m(major arc) = 360°
$\to m (m a j o r a r c) = 360 ° - m (m i n o r a r c)$
$\to m (a r c A Y B) = 360 ° - 95 °$
$= 265 °$

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