SSC CGL 2020 PYQ — Question 58

SSC CGL - 5th March 2020 Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q58

Two chords AB and CD of a circle with centre O intersect each other at P. If ∠BOC = 70o and ∠AOD = 100o, then ∠APC is:

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e 60o

In the diagram given that,

⇒ ∠AOD = 100o

The sum of all angles subtended on a line is 180o

⇒ ∠AOD + ∠BOD = 180o

⇒ ∠BOD = 80o

In the triangle, OCD the sum of angles is 180o where angles ∠OCD & ∠ODC are equal, let call them 'x'

⇒ ∠ODC + ∠OCD + ∠COD = 180o

⇒ 2x = 30o

⇒ x = 15o

In the triangle, OCP the sum of angles,

⇒ ∠OCP + ∠OPC + ∠POC = 180o

⇒ 15o + ∠OPC + 70o = 180o

⇒ ∠OPC = 95o = ∠APC