In the given figure, O is the centre of the circle. If ∠AOB=100∘ and ∠AOC=90∘, then find ∠BAC.
A
85∘
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B
90∘
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C
80∘
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D
75∘
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Solution
The correct option is A85∘ ∠AOB+∠AOC+∠BOC=360∘ (sum of all the angles at a point) 100∘+90∘+∠BOC=360∘ ∠BOC=170∘ ∠BAC=12(∠BOC)=12(170∘)=85∘
(The angle subtended by an arc of a circle at its centre is twice the angle it subtends anywhere on the circle’s circumference. )