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°