In Fig.10.14, ACB = 40°. Find OAB.

Given: ACB = 40°

Since, the angle subtended by an arc at the center of a circle is twice the angle subtended by it at remaining part of the circle, therefore we have:



AOB = 2 × ACB


= 2 × 40°


= 80°


Now, in triangle AOB, AO and BO are both radius of the circle.


Therefore, OAB = OBA = x (say) (angles opposite to equal sides are equal)


Using the angle sum property of triangle, sum of all angles of a triangle is 180°, we have:


OAB + OBA + AOB = 180°


x + x + 80° = 180°


2x = 100


x = 50°


OAB = 50°


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