In the given figure, O is the centre of the circle, BD = OD and CD AB. Find CAB.

Given: and


In ΔOBD


OB = OD = DB


Δ OBD is equilateral


ODB = DBO = BOD = 60°


Consider ΔDEB and BEC


Here,


BE = BE (common)


CEB = DEB (right angle)


CE = DE ( OE is perpendicular bisector)


By SAS congruency



ΔDEB BEC


∴∠DEB = EBC (C.P.C.T)


∴∠EBC = 60°


Now, in ΔABC


EBC = 60°


ACB = 90° (angle in semicircle)


By angle sum property


EBC + ACB + CAB = 180°


60° + 90° + CAB = 180°


CAB = 180° – 60° – 90° = 30°


∴∠CAB = 30°


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