In the given figure, A, B and C are three points on a circle with centre O such that ∠BOC = 30° and ∠AOB = 60°. If D is a point on the circle other than the arc ABC, find ∠ADC.

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Solution

It can be observed that

∠AOC = ∠AOB + ∠BOC

= 60° + 30°

= 90°

We know that angle subtended by an arc at the centre is double the angle subtended by it any point on the remaining part of the circle.

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In the given figure, A, B and C are three points on a circle with centre O such that ∠BOC = 30° and ∠AOB = 60°. If D is a point on the circle other than the arc ABC, find ∠ADC.

It can be observed that ∠AOC = ∠AOB + ∠BOC = 60° + 30° = 90° We know that angle subtended by an arc at the centre is double the angle subtended by it any point on the remaining part of the circle.

It can be observed that

∠AOC = ∠AOB + ∠BOC

= 60° + 30°

= 90°

We know that angle subtended by an arc at the centre is double the angle subtended by it any point on the remaining part of the circle.