SSC CGL 2019 PYQ — Question 55

SSC CGL - 7th June 2019 - Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q55

The sides AB and AC of ΔABC are extended to P and Q respectively. If the bisectors of ∠PBC and ∠QCB intersect at O, and ∠A = 92°, then ∠BOC is equal to:

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

Correct Answer is option 3 i.e. 44o

Concept

Understanding

Application

Fair calculation

Property of exterior angle bisectors:

Angle at ex-centre = 90 – (Opposite angle)/2

∠A = 92o

∠BOC = 90o – ∠A/2

⇒ 90 – (92/2) = 44o

90 – (92/2)

= 90 – 46

= 44o