In the given figure, O is the centre of a circle, ∠AOB = 90° and ∠ABC = 30°. Then, ∠CAO = ?
Given: and
We know that,
∠AOB = 2× ∠ACB
∠AOB = ∠ACB
×90° = ∠ACB
∠ACB = 45°
Now, consider ΔABC
By angle sum property
∠ACB + ∠ABC + ∠CAB = 180°
45° + 30° + ∠CAB = 180°
∠CAB = 180° — 45° — 30° = 105°
Consider ΔAOB
Here,
OA = OB (radius)
Let OA = OB = x
By angle sum property
∠AOB + ∠OAB + ∠OBA = 180°
90° + x + x = 180°
2x = 180° – 90° = 90°
x = 45°
Now,
∠CAB = ∠BAO + ∠CAO = 105°
∠CAO = 105° – 45° = 60°
∴ ∠CAO = 60°