Mathematics
In the given figure, ABCD is a cyclic quadrilateral, PQ is tangent to the circle at point C and BD is its diameter. If ∠DCQ = 40° and ∠ABD = 60°, find:
(i) ∠DBC
(ii) ∠BCP
(iii) ∠ADB
Answer
(i) We know that,
The angle between a tangent and a chord through the point of contact is equal to the angle in the alternate segment, we have :
From figure,
PQ is a tangent and CD is a chord.
⇒ ∠DBC = ∠DCQ [Angles in the alternate segment are equal]
⇒ ∠DBC = 40°.
Hence, ∠DBC = 40°.
(ii) In △DCB
⇒ ∠DBC + ∠DCB + ∠CDB = 180° [By angle sum property of triangle]
⇒ 40° + 90° + ∠CDB = 180° [∠DCB = 90°, as angle in a semi-circle is a right angle]
⇒ ∠CDB = 180° - 130° = 50°.
From figure,
⇒ ∠BCP = ∠CDB = 50°. [Angles in the alternate segment are equal]
Hence, ∠BCP = 50°.
(iii) In ∆ABD,
∠BAD = 90° [Angle in a semi-circle is a right angle]
∠ABD = 60° [Given]
⇒ ∠ADB + ∠BAD + ∠ABD = 180° [By angle sum property of triangle]
⇒ ∠ADB + 90° + 60° = 180°
⇒ ∠ADB = 180° - 150° = 30°
Hence, ∠ADB = 30°.
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