Question:1

A chord of length 16 cm is drawn in a circle of radius 10 cm. Find the distance of the chord from the centre of the
circle.
Solution:
Let AB be the chord of the given circle with centre O and a radius of 10 cm.
Then AB =16 cm and OB = 10 cm

From O, draw OM perpendicular to AB.

We know that the perpendicular from the centre of a circle to a chord bisects the chord.

()
16
∴ BM = 2 cm = 8 cm

In the right ΔOMB, we have:

OB 2 = OM 2 + MB 2 Pythagorastheorem

⇒ 102 = OM 2 + 82
⇒ 100 = OM 2 + 64
⇒ OM 2 = 100 − 64
= 36
⇒ OM = √36 cm = 6 cm

Hence, the distance of the chord from the centre is 6 cm.

Question:2
Find the length of a chord which is at a distance of 3 cm from the centre of a circle of radius 5 cm.
Solution:
Let AB be the chord of the given circle with centre O and a radius of 5 cm.
From O, draw OM perpendicular to AB.
Then OM = 3 cm and OB = 5 cm

From the right ΔOMB, we have:

OB 2 = OM 2 + MB 2 Pythagorastheorem

⇒ 52 = 32 + MB 2
⇒ 25 = 9 + MB 2
⇒ MB 2 = (25 − 9) = 16
⇒ MB = √16 cm = 4 cm
Since the perpendicular from the centre of a circle to a chord bisects the chord, we have:
AB = 2 × MB = 2 × 4
cm = 8 cm
Hence, the required length of the chord is 8 cm.

Question:3
A chord of length 30 cm is drawn at a distance of 8 cm from the centre of a circle. Find out the radius of the circle.
Solution:
Let AB be the chord of the given circle with centre O. The perpendicular distance from the centre of the circle to the
chord is 8 cm.
Join OB.
Then OM = 8 cm and AB = 30 cm

We know that the perpendicular from the centre of a circle to a chord bisects the chord.

() ()
AB 30
∴ MB = 2 = 2 cm = 15 cm

From the right ΔOMB, we have:

OB 2 = OM 2 + MB 2
⇒ OB 2 = 82 + 152
⇒ OB 2 = 64 + 225
⇒ OB 2 = 289
⇒ OB = √289 cm = 17 cm

Hence, the required length of the radius is 17 cm.

Question:4
In a circle of radius 5 cm, AB and CD are two parallel chords of lengths 8 cm and 6 cm respectively. Calculate the
distance between the chords if they are
i
on the same side of the centre
ii
on the opposite sides of the centre.
Solution:
We have:
i

Let AB and CD be two chords of a circle such that AB is parallel to CD on the same side of the circle.
Given: AB = 8 cm, CD = 6 cm and OB = OD = 5 cm
Join OL and OM.
The perpendicular from the centre of a circle to a chord bisects the chord.

()
AB 8
∴ LB = 2 = 2 = 4cm

Now, in right angled ΔBLO, we have:

OB 2 = LB 2 + LO2
⇒ LO2 = OB 2 − LB 2
⇒ LO2 = 52 − 42
⇒ LO2 = 25 − 16 = 9
∴ LO = 3 cm

()
CD 6
Similarly, MD = 2 = 2 = 3cm

In right angled ΔDMO, we have:

OD2 = MD2 + MO2
⇒ MO2 = OD2 − MD2
⇒ MO2 = 52 − 32
⇒ MO2 = 25 − 9 = 16
⇒MO = 4 cm
∴ Distance between the chords = (MO − LO) = 4 − 3
cm = 1 cm

ii

Let AB and CD be two chords of a circle such that AB is parallel to CD and they are on the opposite sides of the
centre.
Given: AB = 8 cm and CD = 6 cm
Draw OL ⊥ AB and OM ⊥ CD.

Join OA and OC.

OA = OC = 5 cm Radiiofacircle

The perpendicular from the centre of a circle to a chord bisects the chord.

()
AB 8
∴ AL = 2 = 2 = 4cm

Now, in right angled ΔOLA, we have:

OA 2 = AL2 + LO2
⇒ LO2 = OA 2 − AL2
⇒ LO2 = 52 − 42
⇒ LO2 = 25 − 16 = 9
∴ LO = 3 cm

()
CD 6
Similarly, CM = 2 = 2 = 3cm

In right angled ΔCMO, we have:

OC2 = CM 2 + MO2
⇒ MO2 = OC2 − CM 2
⇒ MO2 = 52 − 32
⇒ MO2 = 25 − 9 = 16
∴ MO = 4 cm
Hence, distance between the chords = (MO + LO) = 4 + 3
cm = 7 cm

Question:5
Two parallel chords of lengths 30 cm and 16 cm are drawn on the opposite sides of the centre of a circle of radius
17 cm. Find the distance between the chords.
Solution:
Let AB and CD be two chords of a circle such that AB is parallel to CD and they are on the opposite sides of the
centre.
Given: AB = 30 cm and CD = 16 cm
Draw OL ⊥ AB and OM ⊥ CD.

Join OA and OC.

OA = OC = 17 cm Radiiofacircle

The perpendicular from the centre of a circle to a chord bisects the chord.
∴

AL = (
AB
2

)( =
30
2

) = 15 cm

Now, in right angled ΔOLA, we have:

OA 2 = AL2 + LO2
⇒ LO2 = OA 2 − AL2
⇒ LO2 = 172 − 152
⇒ LO2 = 289 − 225 = 64
∴ LO = 8 cm

( ) ()
CD 16
Similarly, CM = 2 = 2 = 8 cm

In right angled ΔCMO, we have:

⇒OC2 = CM 2 + MO2
⇒ MO2 = OC2 − CM 2
⇒ MO2 = 172 − 82
⇒ MO2 = 289 − 64 = 225
∴ MO = 15 cm
Hence, distance between the chords = (LO + MO) = 8 + 15
cm = 23 cm

Question:6
In the given figure, the diameter CD of a circle with centre O is perpendicular to chord AB. If AB = 12 cm and CE = 3
cm, calculate the radius of the circle.

Solution:
CD is the diameter of the circle with centre O and is perpendicular to chord AB.
Join OA.

Given: AB = 12 cm and CE = 3 cm
Let OA = OC = r cm Radiiofacircle

Then OE = (r - 3) cm
Since the perpendicular from the centre of the circle to a chord bisects the chord, we have:

() ()
AB 12
AE = 2 = 2 cm = 6 cm

Now, in right angled ΔOEA, we have:

⇒ OA 2 = OE 2 + AE 2
⇒ r2 = (r − 3)2 + 62
⇒ r2 = r2 − 6r + 9 + 36
⇒ r2 − r2 + 6r = 45
⇒ 6r = 45

()
45
⇒r= 6 cm = 7. 5 cm

⇒ r = 7.5 cm
Hence, the required radius of the circle is 7.5 cm.

Question:7
In the given figure, a circle with centre O is given in which a diameter AB bisects the chord CD at a point E such
that CE = ED = 8 cm and EB = 4 cm. Find the radius of the circle.

Solution:
AB is the diameter of the circle with centre O, which bisects the chord CD at point E.
Given: CE = ED = 8 cm and EB = 4 cm
Join OC.

Let OC = OB = r cm Radiiofacircle

Then OE = (r − 4) cm
Now, in right angled ΔOEC, we have:
OC2 = OE 2 + EC2 Pythagorastheorem

⇒ r2 = (r − 4)2 + 82
⇒ r2 = r2 − 8r + 16 + 64
⇒ r2 − r2 + 8r = 80
⇒ 8r = 80

()
80
⇒r= 8 cm = 10 cm

⇒ r = 10 cm
Hence, the required radius of the circle is 10 cm.

Question:8
In the adjoining figure, OD is perpendicular to the chord AB of a circle with centre O. If BC is a diameter, show that
AC || CD and AC = 2 × OD.

Solution:

Given: BC is a diameter of a circle with centre O and OD ⊥ AB.

To prove: AC parallel to OD and AC = 2 × OD
Construction: Join AC.
Proof:
We know that the perpendicular from the centre of a circle to a chord bisects the chord.
Here, OD ⊥ AB
D is the mid point of AB.
i.e., AD = BD
Also, O is the mid point of BC.
i.e., OC = OB
Now, in ΔABC, we have:
D is the mid point of AB and O is the mid point of BC.
According to the mid point theorem, the line segment joining the mid points of any two sides of a triangle is parallel
to the third side and equal to half of it.
1
i. e. , OD ∥ AC and OD = 2 AC
∴ AC = 2 × OD

Hence, proved.

Question:9
In the given figure, O is the centre of a circle in which chords AB and CD intersect at P such that PO bisects
∠BPD. Prove that AB = CD.

Solution:

Given: O is the centre of a circle in which chords AB and CD intersect at P such that PO bisects ∠BPD.
To prove: AB = CD
Construction: Draw OE ⊥ AB and OF ⊥ CD
Proof: In ΔOEP and ΔOFP, we have:
∠OEP = ∠OFP 90°each

OP = OP Common

∠OPE = ∠OPF ∵ OPbisects∠BPD

Thus, ΔOEP ≅ ΔOFP AAScriterion

⇒ OE = OF
Thus, chords AB and CD are equidistant from the centre O.
⇒ AB = CD ∵ Chordsequidistantfromthecentreareequal

∴ AB = CD

Question:10
Prove that the diameter of a circle perpendicular to one of the two parallel chords of a circle is perpendicular to the
other and bisects it.

Solution:
Given: AB and CD are two parallel chords of a circle with centre O.
POQ is a diameter which is perpendicular to AB.
To prove: PF ⊥ CD and CF = FD
Proof:
AB || CD and POQ is a diameter.
∠PEB = 90° Given

∠PFD = ∠PEB (∵ AB || CD, Corresponding angles)

Thus, PF ⊥ CD
∴ OF ⊥ CD
We know that the perpendicular from the centre to a chord bisects the chord.
i.e., CF = FD
Hence, POQ is perpendicular to CD and bisects it.

Question:11
Prove that two different circles cannot intersect each other at more than two points.
Solution:
Given: Two distinct circles
To prove: Two distinct circles cannot intersect each other in more than two points.
Proof: Suppose that two distinct circles intersect each other in more than two points.
∴ These points are non-collinear points.
Three non-collinear points determine one and only one circle.
∴ There should be only one circle.
This contradicts the given, which shows that our assumption is wrong.
Hence, two distinct circles cannot intersect each other in more than two points.

Question:12
Two circles of radii 10 cm and 8 cm intersect each other, and the length of the common chord is 12 cm. Find the
distance between their centres.

Solution:

Given: OA = 10 cm, O'A = 8 cm and AB = 12 cm

() ()
AB 12
AD = 2 = 2 = 6 cm

Now, in right angled ΔADO, we have:

OA 2 = AD2 + OD2
⇒ OD2 = OA 2 - AD2
= 102 - 62
= 100 - 36 = 64
∴ OD = 8 cm

Similarly, in right angled ΔADO', we have:

O'A 2 = AD2 + O'D2
⇒ O'D2 = O'A 2 - AD2
= 82 - 62
= 64 - 36
= 28
⇒ O'D = √28 = 2√7
cm
Thus, OO' = (OD + O'D)
= (8 + 2√7 ) cm
(
Hence, the distance between their centres is 8 + 2√7 cm)
.

Question:13
Two equal circles intersect in P and Q. A straight line through P meets the circles in A and B. Prove that QA = QB.

Solution:
Given: Two equal circles intersect at point P and Q.
A straight line passes through P and meets the circle at points A and B.
To prove: QA = QB
Construction: Join PQ.

Proof:
Two circles will be congruent if and only if they have equal radii.
Here, PQ is the common chord to both the circles.
Thus, their corresponding arcs are equal iftwochordsofacircleareequal, thentheircorrespondingarcsarecongruent
.
So, arc PCQ = arc PDQ
∴ ∠QAP = ∠QBP Congruentarcshavethesamedegreeinmeasure

Hence, QA = QB Inisoscelestriangle, baseanglesareequal

Question:14
If a diameter of a circle bisects each of the two chords of a circle then prove that the chords are parallel.
Solution:
Given: AB and CD are two chords of a circle with centre O. Diameter POQ bisects them at points L and M.
To prove: AB || CD
Proof: AB and CD are two chords of a circle with centre O. Diameter POQ bisects them at L and M.
Then OL ⊥ AB
Also, OM ⊥ CD
∴ ∠ ALM = ∠ LMD = 90o
Since alternate angles are equal, we have:
AB|| CD

Question:15
In the adjoining figure, two circles with centres at A and B, and of radii 5 cm and 3 cm touch each other internally. If
the perpendicular bisector of AB meets the bigger circle in P and Q, find the length of PQ.

Solution:
Two circles with centres A and B of respective radii 5 cm and 3 cm touch each other internally.
The perpendicular bisector of AB meets the bigger circle at P and Q.
Join AP.

Let PQ intersect AB at point L.

Here, AP = 5 cm
Then AB = 5 − 3
cm = 2 cm
Since PQ is the perpendicular bisector of AB, we have:

( ) ()
AB 2
AL = 2 = 2 = 1 cm

Now, in right angled ΔPLA, we have:

AP 2 = AL2 + PL2
⇒ PL2 = AP 2 - AL2
= 52 - 12
= 25 - 1 = 24
⇒ PL = √24 = 2√6 cm

Thus PQ = 2 × PL
= (2 × 2√6 ) = 4√6cm
Hence, the required length of PQ is 4√6cm
.

Question:16
In the given figure, AB is a chord of a circle with centre O and AB is produced to C such that BC = OB. Also, CO is
joined and produced to meet the circle in D. If ∠ACD = y° and ∠AOD = x°, prove that x = 3y.

Solution:
We have:
OB = OC, ∠BOC = ∠BCO = y
External ∠OBA = ∠BOC + ∠BCO = (2y)
Again, OA = OB, ∠OAB = ∠OBA = (2y)
External ∠AOD = ∠OAC + ∠ACO
Or x = ∠OAB + ∠BCO
Or x = (2y) + y = 3y
Hence, x = 3y

Question:17
AB and AC are two chords of a circle of radius r such that AB = 2AC. If p and q are the distances of AB and AC from
the centre then prove that 4q2 = p2 + 3r2.
Solution:
Let AC = a.
Since, AB = 2AC, ∴ AB = 2a.

From centre O, perpendicular is drawn to the chords AB and AC at points M and N, respectively.

It is given that OM = p and ON = q.

We know that perpendicular drawn from the centre to the chord, bisects the chord.

∴ AM = MB = a ...1

a
and AN = NC = 2
...2

In ΔOAN,
(AN)2 + (NO)2 = (OA)2 Pythagorastheorem

()
a a2 a 2+4q 2
2
⇒ 2 + (q)2 = (r)2 ⇒ 4 + q2 = r2 ⇒ 4 = r2 ⇒ a2 + 4q2 = 4r2 ⇒ a2 = 4r2 -4q2 . . . . (3)

In ΔOAM,
(AM)2 + (MO)2 = (OA)2 Pythagorastheorem
⇒ (a)2 + (p)2 = (r)2 ⇒ a2 = r2 -p2 . . . . (4)

From eq. 3
and 4
,
4r2 -4q2 = r2 -p2 ⇒ 4r2 -r2 + p2 = 4q2 ⇒ 3r2 + p2 = 4q2

Hence, 4q2 = p2 + 3r2.

Question:18
In the adjoining figure, O is the centre of a circle. If AB and AC are chords of the circle such that AB = AC, OP ⊥
AB and OQ ⊥ AC, prove that PB = QC.

Solution:
Given: AB and AC are chords of the circle with centre O. AB = AC, OP ⊥ AB and OQ ⊥ AC

To prove: PB = QC
Proof:
AB = AC Given

1 1
⇒ 2 AB = 2 AC

The perpendicular from the centre of a circle to a chord bisects the chord.
∴ MB = NC ...i

Also, OM = ON Equalchordsofacircleareequidistantfromthecentre

and OP = OQ Radii

⇒ OP - OM = OQ - ON
∴ PM = QN ...ii

Now, in ΔMPB and ΔNQC, we have:

MB = NC

From(i)

∠PMB = ∠QNC

90°each
PM = QN

From(ii)

i.e., ΔMPB ≅ ΔNQC SAScriterion

∴ PB = QC CPCT

Question:19
In the adjoining figure, BC is a diameter of a circle with centre O. If AB and CD are two chords such that AB || CD,
prove that AB = CD.

Solution:
Given: BC is a diameter of a circle with centre O. AB and CD are two chords such that AB || CD.
TO prove: AB = CD
Construction: Draw OL ⊥ AB and OM ⊥ CD.

Proof:
In ΔOLB and ΔOMC, we have:
∠OLB = ∠OMC

90°each

∠OBL = ∠OCD [Alternate angles as AB || CD]

OB = OC

Radiiofacircle

∴ ΔOLB ≅ ΔOMC AAScriterion

Thus, OL = OM CPCT

We know that chords equidistant from the centre are equal.

Hence, AB = CD

Question:20
An equilateral triangle of side 9 cm is inscribed in a circle. Find the radius of the circle.
Solution:
Let ΔABC be an equilateral triangle of side 9 cm.
Let AD be one of its median.
Then, AD ⊥ BC (ΔABC is an equilateral triangle)
BC
( ) ()
9
Also, BD = 2 = 2 = 4. 5cm

In right angled ΔADB, we have:

AB 2 = AD2 + BD2
⇒ AD2 = AB 2 - BD2
⇒ AD = √AB 2 -BD2

√ ()
9
2
= (9)2 - 2 cm

9√3

= 2 cm

In the equilateral triangle, the centroid and circumcentre coincide and AG : GD = 2 : 1.

2
Now, radius = AG = 3 AD

( )
2 9√3
⇒ AG = 3× 2 = 3√3cm

∴ The radius of the circle is 3√3cm

.

Question:21
In the adjoining figure, AB and AC are two equal chords of a circle with centre O. Show that O lies on the bisector of
∠BAC.

Solution:
Given: AB and AC are two equal chords of a circle with centre O.

To prove: ∠OAB = ∠OAC

Construction: Join OA, OB and OC.
Proof:
In ΔOAB and ΔOAC, we have:
AB = AC Given

OA = OA Common

OB = OC Radiiofacircle

∴ Δ OAB ≅ Δ OAC BySSScongruencyrule

⇒ ∠OAB = ∠OAC CPCT

Hence, point O lies on the bisector of ∠BAC.

Question:22
In the adjoining figure, OPQR is a square. A circle drawn with centre O cuts the square at X and Y. Prove that QX =
QY.

Solution:
Given: OPQR is a square. A circle with centre O cuts the square at X and Y.
To prove: QX = QY
Construction: Join OX and OY.

Proof:
In ΔOXP and ΔOYR, we have:
∠OPX = ∠ORY 90°each

OX = OY Radiiofacircle

OP = OR Sidesofasquare

∴ ΔOXP ≅ ΔOYR BYRHScongruencyrule

⇒ PX = RY ByCPCT

⇒ PQ - PX = QR - RY (PQ and QR are sides of a square)

⇒ QX = QY
Hence, proved.

Question:23
Two circles with centres O and O' intersect at two points A and B. A line PQ is drawn parallel to OO' through A or B,
intersecting the circles at P and Q. Prove that PQ = 2OO'.
Solution:
Given: Two circles with centres O and O' intersect at two points A and B.
Draw a line PQ parallel to OO' through B, OX perpendicular to PQ, O'Y perpendicular to PQ, join all.

We know that perpendicular drawn from the centre to the chord, bisects the chord.

∴ PX = XB and YQ = BY

∴ PX + YQ = XB + BY

On adding XB + BY on both sides, we get

PX + YQ + XB + BY = 2(XB + BY)
⇒ PQ = 2(XY)
⇒ PQ = 2(OO')

Hence, PQ = 2OO'.

Question:24
i
In Figure 1
, O is the centre of the circle. If ∠OAB = 40° and ∠OCB = 30°, find ∠AOC.
ii In Figure
2, A, B and C are three points on the circle with centre O such that ∠AOB = 90° and ∠AOC = 110°. Find ∠BAC.

Solution:
i
Join BO.

In ΔBOC, we have:
OC = OB Radiiofacircle

⇒ ∠OBC = ∠OCB
∠OBC = 30° ...i

In ΔBOA, we have:
OB = OA Radiiofacircle

⇒∠OBA = ∠OAB [∵ ∠OAB = 40°]

⇒∠OBA = 40° ...
ii
Now, we have:
∠ABC = ∠OBC + ∠OBA
= 30° + 40°

From(i)and(ii)

∴ ∠ABC = 70°
The angle subtended by an arc of a circle at the centre is double the angle subtended by the arc at any point on the
circumference.
i.e., ∠AOC = 2∠ABC
= (2 × 70°) = 140°
ii

Here, ∠BOC = {360° - (90° + 110°)}

= (360° - 200°) = 160°
We know that ∠BOC = 2∠BAC

( )
∠BOC 160°
⇒ ∠BAC = 2 = 2 = 80°

Hence, ∠BAC = 80°

Question:25
In the given figure, O is the canter of the circle and ∠AOB = 70°.
Calculate the values of
i ∠OCA,
ii ∠OAC.

Solution:

The angle subtended by an arc of a circle at the centre is double the angle subtended by the arc at any point on the
circumference.
Thus, ∠AOB = 2∠OCA

( ) ( )
∠AOB 70°
⇒ ∠OCA = 2 = 2 = 35°

ii

OA = OC Radiiofacircle
∠OAC = ∠OCA

Baseanglesofanisoscelestriangleareequal

= 35°

Question:26
In the given figure, O is the centre of the circle. if ∠PBC = 25° and ∠APB = 110°, find the value of ∠ADB.

Solution:
From the given diagram, we have:

∠ACB = ∠PCB
∠BPC = (180° - 110°) = 70° Linearpair

Considering ΔPCB, we have:

∠PCB + ∠BPC + ∠PBC = 180° Anglesumproperty

⇒ ∠PCB + 70° + 25° = 180°

⇒ ∠PCB = (180° – 95°) = 85°
⇒ ∠ACB = ∠PCB = 85°

We know that the angles in the same segment of a circle are equal.
∴ ∠ADB = ∠ACB = 85°

Question:27
In the given figure, O is the centre of the circle. If ∠ABD = 35° and ∠BAC = 70°, find ∠ACB.

Solution:
It is clear that BD is the diameter of the circle.
Also, we know that the angle in a semicircle is a right angle.
i.e., ∠BAD = 90°
Now, considering the ΔBAD, we have:
∠ADB + ∠BAD + ∠ABD = 180° Anglesumpropertyofatriangle

⇒ ∠ADB + 90° + 35° = 180°

⇒ ∠ADB = (180° - 125°) = 55°
Angles in the same segment of a circle are equal.
Hence, ∠ACB = ∠ADB = 55°

Question:28
In the given figure, O is the centre of the circle. If ∠ACB = 50°, find ∠OAB.

Solution:

We know that the angle subtended by an arc of a circle at the centre is double the angle subtended by the arc at
any point on the circumference.
∠AOB = 2∠ACB
= 2 × 50°

Given

∠AOB = 100° ...i

Let us consider the triangle ΔOAB.

OA = OB Radiiofacircle

Thus, ∠OAB = ∠OBA

In ΔOAB, we have:
∠AOB + ∠OAB + ∠OBA = 180°
⇒ 100° + ∠OAB + ∠OAB = 180°
⇒ 100° + 2∠OAB = 180°
⇒ 2∠OAB = 180° – 100° = 80°
⇒ ∠OAB = 40°
Hence, ∠OAB = 40°

Question:29
In the given figure, ∠ABD = 54° and ∠BCD = 43°, calculate
i ∠ACD
ii ∠BAD
iii ∠BDA.
Solution:

We know that the angles in the same segment of a circle are equal.
i.e., ∠ABD = ∠ACD = 54°

ii

We know that the angles in the same segment of a circle are equal.
i.e., ∠BAD = ∠BCD = 43°

iii

In ΔABD, we have:
∠BAD + ∠ADB + ∠DBA = 180° Anglesumpropertyofatriangle

⇒ 43° + ∠ADB + 54° = 180°

⇒ ∠ADB = (180° – 97°) = 83°
⇒ ∠BDA = 83°

Question:30
In the adjoining figure, DE is a chord parallel to diameter AC of the circle with centre O. If ∠CBD = 60°, calculate
∠CDE.

Solution:

Angles in the same segment of a circle are equal.

i.e., ∠CAD = ∠CBD = 60°
We know that an angle in a semicircle is a right angle.
i.e., ∠ADC = 90°
In ΔADC, we have:
∠ACD + ∠ADC + ∠CAD = 180° Anglesumpropertyofatriangle
⇒ ∠ACD + 90° + 60° = 180°
⇒∠ACD = 180° – (90° + 60°) = (180° – 150°) = 30°
⇒∠CDE = ∠ACD = 30° (Alternate angles as AC parallel to DE)
Hence, ∠CDE = 30°

Question:31
In the adjoining figure, O is the centre of a circle. Chord CD is parallel to diameter AB. If ∠ABC = 25°, calculate
∠CED.

Solution:

∠BCD = ∠ABC = 25° Alternateangles

Join CO and DO.

We know that the angle subtended by an arc of a circle at the centre is double the angle subtended by an arc at
any point on the circumference.
Thus, ∠BOD = 2∠BCD
⇒∠BOD = 2 × 25° = 50°
Similarly, ∠AOC = 2∠ABC
⇒ ∠AOC = 2 × 25° = 50°
AB is a straight line passing through the centre.
i.e., ∠AOC + ∠COD + ∠BOD = 180°
⇒ 50° + ∠COD + 50° = 180°
⇒ ∠COD = (180° – 100°) = 80°
1
⇒ ∠CED = 2 ∠COD

( )
1
⇒ ∠CED = 2 × 80° = 40°

∴ ∠CED = 40°

Question:32
In the given figure, AB and CD are straight lines through the centre O of a circle. If ∠AOC = 80° and ∠CDE = 40°,
find
i ∠DCE,
ii ∠ABC.
Solution:

∠CED = 90° Angleinasemicircle

In ΔCED, we have:
∠CED +∠EDC + ∠DCE = 180° Anglesumpropertyofatriangle

⇒ 90° + 40° + ∠DCE = 180°

⇒ ∠DCE = (180° – 130°) = 50° ...i

∴ ∠DCE = 50°

ii

As ∠AOC and ∠BOC are linear pair, we have:

∠BOC = (180° – 80°) = 100° ...ii

In Δ BOC, we have:
∠OBC + ∠OCB + ∠BOC = 180° Anglesumpropertyofatriangle

⇒ ∠ABC + ∠DCE + ∠BOC = 180° [∵ ∠OBC = ∠ABC and ∠OCB = ∠DCE]

⇒ ∠ABC = 180° – (∠BOC + ∠DCE)
⇒ ∠ABC = 180° – (100° + 50°)

From(i)and(ii)

⇒ ∠ABC = (180° - 150°) = 30°

Question:33
In the given figure, O is the centre of a circle, ∠AOB 40° and ∠BDC = 100°, find ∠OBC.

Solution:

We know that the angle subtended by an arc of a circle at the centre is double the angle subtended by the arc at
any point on the circumference.
∠AOB = 2∠ACB
= 2∠DCB [∵∠ACB = ∠DCB]
1
∴ ∠DCB = 2 ∠AOB
 ( )
1
⇒ ∠DCB = 2 × 40° = 20°

Considering ΔDBC, we have:

∠BDC + ∠DCB + ∠DBC = 180°
⇒ 100° + 20° + ∠DBC = 180°
⇒ ∠DBC = (180° – 120°) = 60°
⇒ ∠OBC = ∠DBC = 60°
Hence, ∠OBC = 60°

Question:34
In the adjoining figure, chords AC and BD of a circle with centre O, intersect at right angles at E. If ∠OAB = 25°,
calculate ∠EBC.

Solution:
OA = OB Radiiofacircle

Thus, ∠OBA = ∠OAB = 25°

Join OB.

Now in ΔOAB, we have:

∠OAB + ∠OBA + ∠AOB = 180° Anglesumpropertyofatriangle

⇒
25° + 25° + ∠AOB = 180°
⇒
50° + ∠AOB = 180°
⇒
∠AOB = (180° – 50°) = 130°

We know that the angle subtended by an arc of a circle at the centre is double the angle subtended by the arc at
any point on the circumference.
i.e., ∠AOB = 2∠ACB
⇒

( )
1 1
∠ACB = 2 ∠AOB = 2 × 130° = 65°

Here,∠ACB = ∠ECB
∴ ∠ECB = 65° ...
i

Considering the right angled ΔBEC, we have:

∠EBC + ∠BEC + ∠ECB = 180° Anglesumpropertyofatriangle

⇒
∠EBC + 90° + 65° = 180°
 From(i)

⇒
∠EBC = (180° – 155°) = 25°
Hence, ∠EBC = 25°

Question:35
In the given figure, O is the centre of a circle in which ∠OAB = 20° and ∠OCB = 55°. Find
i ∠BOC,
ii ∠AOC

Solution:

i
OB = OC Radiiofacircle

⇒ ∠OBC = ∠OCB = 55°

Considering ΔBOC, we have:
∠BOC + ∠OCB + ∠OBC = 180° Anglesumpropertyofatriangle

⇒∠BOC + 55° + 55° = 180°

⇒∠BOC = (180° - 110°) = 70°

ii
OA = OB Radiiofacircle

⇒ ∠OBA = ∠OAB = 20°

Considering ΔAOB, we have:
∠AOB + ∠OAB + ∠OBA = 180° Anglesumpropertyofatriangle

⇒∠AOB + 20° + 20° = 180°

⇒∠AOB = (180° - 40°) = 140°
∴ ∠AOC = ∠AOB - ∠BOC
= (140° - 70°)
= 70°
Hence, ∠AOC = 70°

Question:36
In the given figure, O is the centre of the circle and ∠BCO = 30°. Find x and y.
Solution:
In the given figure, OD is parallel to BC.

∴ ∠BCO = ∠COD Alternateinteriorangles

⇒ ∠COD = 30°
...1

We know that the angle subtended by an arc of a circle at the centre is double the angle subtended by it on the
remaining part of the circle.

Here, arc CD subtends ∠COD at the centre and ∠CBD at B on the circle.

∴ ∠COD = 2∠CBD
⇒
30°
∠CBD = 2 = 15° from(1
)

∴ y = 15°
...2

Also, arc AD subtends ∠AOD at the centre and ∠ABD at B on the circle.

∴ ∠AOD = 2∠ABD
⇒
90°
∠ABD = 2 = 45° ...3

In ΔABE,
x + y + ∠ABD + ∠AEB = 180∘ Sumoftheanglesofatriangle

⇒ x + 15∘ + 45∘ + 90∘ = 180∘ from(2

and 3
)
⇒ x = 180∘ − (90∘ + 15∘ + 45∘ )
⇒ x = 180∘ − 150∘
⇒ x = 30∘

Hence, x = 30∘ and y = 15∘ .

Question:37
In the given figure, O is the centre of the circle, BD = OD and CD ⊥ AB. Find ∠CAB.
Solution:
In the given figure, BD = OD and CD ⊥ AB.

Join AC and OC.

In ΔODE and ΔDBE,

∠DOE = ∠DBE given

∠DEO = ∠DEB = 90∘

OD = DB given

∴ By AAS conguence rule, ΔODE ≌ ΔBDE,

Thus, OE = EB ...1

Now, in ΔCOE and ΔCBE,

CE = CE common

∠CEO = ∠CEB = 90∘

OE = EB from(1
)
∴ By SAS conguence rule, ΔCOE ≌ ΔCBE,

Thus, CO = CB ...2

Also, CO = OB = OA radiusofthecircle
...3

From 2
and 3
,
CO = CB = OB
∴ ΔCOB is equilateral triangle.
∴ ∠COB = 60∘ ...4

We know that the angle subtended by an arc of a circle at the centre is double the angle subtended by it on the
remaining part of the circle.
Here, arc CB subtends ∠COB at the centre and ∠CAB at A on the circle.

∴ ∠COB = 2∠CAB
⇒
60°
∠CAB = 2 = 30° from(4
)

Hence, ∠CAB = 30∘ .

Question:38
In the given figure, PQ is a diameter of a circle with centre O. If ∠PQR = 65°, ∠SPR = 40° and ∠PQM = 50°, find
∠QPR, ∠QPM and ∠PRS.

Solution:

Here, PQ is the diameter and the angle in a semicircle is a right angle.

i.e., ∠PRQ = 90°
In ΔPRQ, we have:
∠QPR + ∠PRQ + ∠PQR = 180° Anglesumpropertyofatriangle

⇒ ∠QPR + 90° + 65° = 180°

⇒∠QPR = 180°– 155°
= 25°

In ΔPQM, PQ is the diameter.

∴∠PMQ = 90°
In ΔPQM, we have:
∠QPM + ∠PMQ + ∠PQM = 180° Anglesumpropertyofatriangle

⇒∠QPM + 90° + 50° = 180°

⇒ ∠QPM = 180°– 140°
= 40°
Now, in quadrilateral PQRS, we have:
∠QPS + ∠SRQ = 180° Oppositeanglesofacyclicquadrilateral

⇒∠QPR + ∠RPS + ∠PRQ + ∠PRS = 180°

⇒ 25° + 40° + 90° + ∠PRS = 180°
⇒ ∠PRS = 180° – 155° = 25°
∴ ∠PRS = 25°

Thus, ∠QPR = 25°; ∠QPM = 40°; ∠PRS = 25°

Question:39
In the figure given below, P and Q are centres of two circles, intersecting at B and C, and ACD is a straight line.
If ∠APB = 150° and ∠BQD = x°, find the value of x.
Solution:
We know that the angle subtended by an arc of a circle at the centre is double the angle subtended by it on the
remaining part of the circle.

Here, arc AEB subtends ∠APB at the centre and ∠ACB at C on the circle.

∴ ∠APB = 2∠ACB
⇒
150°
∠ACB = 2 = 75° ...1

Since ACD is a straight line, ∠ACB + ∠BCD = 180∘

⇒ ∠BCD = 180∘ − 75∘
⇒ ∠BCD = 105∘ ...2

Also, arc BFD subtends reflex ∠BQD at the centre and ∠BCD at C on the circle.

∴ reflex ∠BQD = 2∠BCD

⇒
reflex ∠BQD = 2(105°) = 210° ...3

Now,
reflex ∠BQD + ∠BQD = 360∘
⇒ 210∘ + x = 360∘
⇒ x = 360∘ − 210∘
⇒ x = 150∘

Hence, x = 150∘ .

Question:40
In the given figure, ∠BAC = 30°. Show that BC is equal to the radius of the circumcircle of ΔABC whose centre is
O.

Solution:
Join OB and OC.
∠BOC = 2∠BAC
Asanglesubtendedbyanarcofacircleatthecentreisdoubletheanglesubtendedbythearcatanypointonthecircumference

= 2 × 30° [∵ ∠BAC = 30°]

= 60° ...i

Consider ΔBOC, we have:

OB = OC

Radiiofacircle

⇒ ∠OBC = ∠OCB ...ii

In ΔBOC, we have:
∠BOC + ∠OBC + ∠OCB = 180 Anglesumpropertyofatriangle

⇒ 60° + ∠OCB + ∠OCB = 180°

From(i)and(ii)

⇒ 2∠OCB = (180° - 60°) = 120°

⇒ ∠OCB = 60° ...ii

Thus we have:
∠OBC = ∠OCB = ∠BOC = 60°
Hence, ΔBOC is an equilateral triangle.
i.e., OB = OC = BC
∴ BC is the radius of the circumcircle.

Question:41
In the given figure, AB and CD are two chords of a circle, intersecting each other at a point E.
1
Prove that ∠AEC = 2
(angle subtended by arc CXA at the centre + angle subtended by arc DYB at the centre).

Solution:
Join AD

We know that the angle subtended by an arc of a circle at the centre is double the angle subtended by it on the
remaining part of the circle.

Here, arc AXC subtends ∠AOC at the centre and ∠ADC at D on the circle.

∴ ∠AOC = 2∠ADC
⇒
1
∠ADC = 2 (∠AOC) ...1

Also, arc DYB subtends ∠DOB at the centre and ∠DAB at A on the circle.

∴ ∠DOB = 2∠DAB
⇒
1
∠DAB = 2 (∠DOB) ...2

Now, in ΔADE,
∠AEC = ∠ADC + ∠DAB Exteriorangle

1
⇒ ∠AEC = 2 (∠AOC + ∠DOB)

from(1
and 2
)

1
Hence, ∠AEC = 2
(angle subtended by arc CXA at the centre + angle subtended by arc DYB at the centre).

Question:42
In the given figure, ABCD is a cyclic quadrilateral whose diagonals intersect at P such that ∠DBC = 60° and
∠BAC = 40°. Find
i ∠BCD,
ii ∠CAD.

Solution:
i
∠BDC = ∠BAC = 40°
Anglesinthesamesegment
In ΔBCD, we have:
 ∠BCD + ∠DBC + ∠BDC = 180°
Anglesumpropertyofatriangle
⇒ ∠BCD + 60° + 40° = 180°
⇒ ∠BCD = (180° - 100°) = 80°

ii
∠CAD = ∠CBD
Anglesinthesamesegment
= 60°

Question:43
In the given figure, POQ is a diameter and PQRS is a cyclic quadrilateral. If ∠PSR = 150°, find ∠RPQ.

Solution:

In cyclic quadrilateral PQRS, we have:

∠PSR + ∠PQR = 180°
⇒ 150° + ∠PQR = 180°
⇒ ∠PQR = (180° – 150°) = 30°
∴ ∠PQR = 30° ...i

Also, ∠PRQ = 90° Angleinasemicircle

...ii

Now, in ΔPRQ, we have:

∠PQR + ∠PRQ + ∠RPQ = 180°
⇒ 30° + 90° + ∠RPQ = 180°

From(i)and(ii)

⇒ ∠RPQ = 180° – 120° = 60°

∴ ∠RPQ = 60°

Question:44
In the given figure, O is the centre of the circle and arc ABC subtends an angle of 130° at the centre. If AB is
extended to P, find ∠PBC.

Solution:
Reflex ∠AOC + ∠AOC = 360∘
⇒ Reflex ∠AOC + 130∘ + x = 360∘
⇒ Reflex ∠AOC = 360∘ − 130∘
⇒ Reflex ∠AOC = 230∘

We know that the angle subtended by an arc of a circle at the centre is double the angle subtended by it on the
remaining part of the circle.

Here, arc AC subtends reflex ∠AOC at the centre and ∠ABC at B on the circle.

∴ ∠AOC = 2∠ABC
⇒
230°
∠ABC = 2 = 115° ...1

Since ABP is a straight line, ∠ABC + ∠PBC = 180∘

⇒ ∠PBC = 180∘ − 115∘
⇒ ∠PBC = 65∘ ...2

Hence, ∠PBC = 65∘ .

Question:45
In the given figure, ABCD is a cyclic quadrilateral in which AE is drawn parallel to CD, and BA is produced. If
∠ABC = 92° and ∠FAE = 20°, find ∠BCD.

Solution:

Given: ABCD is a cyclic quadrilateral.

Then ∠ABC + ∠ADC = 180°

⇒ 92° + ∠ADC = 180°
⇒ ∠ADC = (180° – 92°) = 88°
Again, AE parallel to CD.
Thus, ∠EAD = ∠ADC = 88° Alternateangles

We know that the exterior angle of a cyclic quadrilateral is equal to the interior opposite angle.
∴ ∠BCD = ∠DAF
⇒ ∠BCD = ∠EAD + ∠EAF
= 88° + 20° = 108°
Hence, ∠BCD = 108°

Question:46
In the given figure, BD = DC and ∠CBD = 30°, find m(∠BAC).
Solution:

BD = DC
⇒ ∠BCD = ∠CBD = 30°
In ΔBCD, we have:
∠BCD + ∠CBD + ∠CDB = 180° Anglesumpropertyofatriangle

⇒ 30° + 30° + ∠CDB = 180°

⇒ ∠CDB = (180° – 60°) = 120°
The opposite angles of a cyclic quadrilateral are supplementary.
Thus, ∠CDB + ∠BAC = 180°
⇒ 120° + ∠BAC = 180°
⇒ ∠BAC = (180° – 120°) = 60°
∴ ∠BAC = 60°

Question:47
In the given figure, O is the centre of the given circle and measure of arc ABC is 100°. Determine ∠ADC and
∠ABC.

Solution:

We know that the angle subtended by an arc is twice the angle subtended by it on the circumference in the
alternate segment.
Thus, ∠AOC = 2∠ADC
⇒ 100° = 2∠ADC
∴ ∠ADC = 50°
The opposite angles of a cyclic quadrilateral are supplementary and ABCD is a cyclic quadrilateral.
Thus, ∠ADC +∠ABC = 180°
⇒ 50° + ∠ABC = 180°
⇒ ∠ABC = (180° – 50°) = 130°
∴ ∠ADC = 50° and ∠ABC = 130°
Question:48
In the given figure, ΔABC is equilateral. Find
i ∠BDC,
ii ∠BEC.

Solution:

Given: ΔABC is an equilateral triangle.

i.e., each of its angle = 60°
⇒ ∠BAC = ∠ABC = ∠ACB = 60°
Angles in the same segment of a circle are equal.
i.e., ∠BDC = ∠BAC = 60°
∴ ∠BDC = 60°
ii

The opposite angles of a cyclic quadrilateral are supplementary.

Then in cyclic quadrilateral ABEC, we have:
∠BAC + ∠BEC = 180°
⇒ 60° + ∠BEC = 180°
⇒ ∠BEC = 180°– 60°
= 120°
∴ ∠BDC = 60° and ∠BEC = 120°

Question:49
In the adjoining figure, ABCD is a cyclic quadrilateral in which ∠BCD = 100° and ∠ABD = 50°. Find ∠ADB.

Solution:

Given: ABCD is a cyclic quadrilateral.

∴ ∠DAB + ∠DCB = 180°
Oppositeanglesofacyclicquadrilateralaresupplementary
⇒ ∠DAB + 100° = 180°
⇒ ∠DAB = (180° – 100°) = 80°
Now, in ΔABD, we have:
⇒ ∠DAB + ∠ABD + ∠ADB = 180°
⇒ 80° + 50° + ∠ADB = 180°
⇒ ∠ADB = (180° – 130°) = 50°
Hence, ∠ADB = 50°

Question:50
In the given figure, O is the centre of a circle and ∠BOD = 150°. Find the values of x and y.

Solution:

O is the centre of the circle and ∠BOD = 150°.

Thus, reflex angle ∠BOD = (360° – 150°) = 210°

( )
1 1
Now, x = 2 (reflex∠BOD) = 2 × 210° = 105°

∴ x = 105°
Again, x + y = 180° Oppositeanglesofacyclicquadrilateral

⇒ 105° + y = 180°
⇒ y = (108° - 105°)= 75°
∴ y = 75°
Hence, x = 105° and y = 75°

Question:51
In the given figure, O is the centre of the circle and ∠DAB = 50°. Calculate the values of x and y.

Solution:
O is the centre of the circle and ∠DAB = 50°.
OA = OB Radiiofacircle

⇒ ∠OBA = ∠OAB = 50°

In ΔOAB, we have:
∠OAB + ∠OBA + ∠AOB = 180°
⇒ 50° + 50° +∠AOB = 180°
⇒ ∠AOB = (180° – 100°) = 80°
Since AOD is a straight line, we have:
∴ x = 180° – ∠AOB
= (180° – 80°) = 100°
i.e., x = 100°
The opposite angles of a cyclic quadrilateral are supplementary.
ABCD is a cyclic quadrilateral.
Thus, ∠DAB + ∠BCD = 180°
∠BCD = (180° – 50°) = 130°
∴ y = 130°
Hence, x = 100° and y = 130°

Question:52
In the given figure, sides AD and AB of cyclic quadrilateral ABCD are produced to E and F respectively. If ∠CBF =
130° and ∠CDE = x°, find the value of x.

Solution:

ABCD is a cyclic quadrilateral.

We know that in a cyclic quadrilateral, the exterior angle is equal to the interior opposite angle.
∴ ∠CBF = ∠CDA
⇒ ∠CBF = (180° – x)
⇒ 130° = 180° – x [∵ ∠CBF = 130°]
⇒ x = (180° – 130°) = 50°
Hence, x = 50°

Question:53
In the given figure, AB is a diameter of a circle with centre O and DO || CB.
If ∠BCD = 120°, calculate
i ∠BAD
ii ∠ABD
iii ∠CBD
iv ∠ADC.
Also, show that ΔOAD is an equilateral triangle.

Solution:
We have,
AB is a diameter of the circle where O is the centre, DO || BC and ∠BCD = 120°.
i

Since ABCD is a cyclic quadrilateral, we have:

∠BCD + ∠BAD = 180°
⇒ 120° + ∠BAD = 180°
⇒ ∠BAD = (180° – 120°) = 60°
∴ ∠BAD = 60°
ii

∠BDA = 90° Angleinasemicircle

In Δ ABD, we have:
∠BDA + ∠BAD + ∠ABD = 180°
⇒ 90° + 60° + ∠ABD = 180°
⇒ ∠ABD = (180° – 150°) = 30°
∴ ∠ABD = 30°
iii

OD = OA Radiiofacircle

∠ODA = ∠OAD
= ∠BAD = 60°
∠ODB = 90° - ∠ODA = (90° - 60°) = 30°
Here, DO || BC Given; alternateangles

∠CBD = ∠ODB = 30°

∴ ∠CBD = 30°
iv

∠ADC = ∠ADB + ∠CDB

= 90° + 30° = 120°
In ΔAOD, we have:
∠ODA + ∠OAD +∠AOD = 180°
⇒ 60° + 60° + ∠AOD = 180°
⇒ ∠AOD = 180° – 120° = 60°

Since all the angles of ΔAOD are of 60° each, ΔAOD is an equilateral triangle.

Question:54
Two chords AB and CD of a circle intersect each other at P outside the circle. If AB = 6 cm, BP = 2 cm and PD = 25
cm, find CD.
Solution:

AB and CD are two chords of a circle which intersect each other at P outside the circle.
AB = 6 cm, BP = 2 cm and PD = 2.5 cm
∴ AP × BP = CP × DP
⇒ 8 × 2 = CD + 2.5
× 2.5 [∵ CP = CD + DP]
Let CD = x cm
Thus, 8 × 2 = (CD + 2.5) × 2.5
⇒ 16 = 2.5x + 6.25
⇒ 2.5x = 16 − 6.25
= 9.75

9.75
⇒x= 2.5 = 3. 9

Hence, CD = 3.9 cm

Question:55
In the given figure, O is the centre of a circle. If ∠AOD = 140° and ∠CAB = 50°, calculate
i ∠EDB,
ii ∠EBD.

Solution:

O is the centre of the circle where ∠AOD = 140° and ∠CAB = 50°.
i
∠BOD = 180° – ∠AOD
= (180° – 140°) = 40°
We have the following:
OB = OD Radiiofacircle

∠OBD = ∠ODB

In ΔOBD, we have:
∠BOD + ∠OBD + ∠ODB = 180°
⇒ ∠BOD + ∠OBD + ∠OBD = 180° [∵ ∠OBD = ∠ODB]
⇒ 40° +2∠OBD = 180°
⇒ 2∠OBD = (180° – 40°) = 140°
⇒ ∠OBD = 70°
Since ABCD is a cyclic quadrilateral, we have:
∠CAB + ∠BDC = 180°
⇒ ∠CAB + ∠ODB + ∠ODC = 180°
⇒ 50° + 70° + ∠ODC = 180°
⇒ ∠ODC = (180° – 120°) = 60°
∴ ∠ODC = 60°
∠EDB = (180° – (∠ODC + ∠ODB)
= 180° – (60° + 70°)
= 180° – 130° = 50°
∴ ∠EDB = 50°

ii
∠EBD = 180° - ∠OBD
= 180° - 70°
= 110°

Question:56
In the given figure ΔABC is an isosceles triangle in which AB = AC and a circle passing through B and C intersects
AB and AC at D and E respectively. Prove that DE || BC.

Solution:

ABC is an isosceles triangle.

Here, AB = AC
∴ ∠ACB = ∠ABC ...i

So, exterior ∠ADE = ∠ACB

= ∠ABC

from(i)

∴ ∠ADE = ∠ABC Correspondingangles

Hence, DE || BC

Question:57
In the given figure, AB and CD are two parallel chords of a circle. If BDE and ACE are straight lines, intersecting at
E, prove that ΔAEB is isosceles.
Solution:

AB and CD are two parallel chords of a circle. BDE and ACE are two straight lines that intersect at E.
If one side of a cyclic quadrilateral is produced, then the exterior angle is equal to the interior opposite angle.
∴ Exterior ∠EDC = ∠A ...i

Exterior ∠DCE = ∠B ...ii

Also, AB parallel to CD.

Then, ∠EDC = ∠B Correspondingangles

and ∠DCE = ∠A Correspondingangles

∴ ∠A = ∠B

From(i)amd(ii)

Hence, ΔAEB is isosceles.

Question:58
In the given figure, ∠BAD = 75°, ∠DCF = x° and ∠DEF = y°. Find the values of x and y.

Solution:

We know that if one side of a cyclic quadrilateral is produced, then the exterior angle is equal to the interior
opposite angle.
i.e., ∠BAD = ∠DCF = 75°
⇒ ∠DCF = x = 75°

Again, the sum of opposite angles in a cyclic quadrilateral is 180°.

Thus, ∠DCF + ∠DEF = 180°
⇒ 75° + y = 180°
⇒ y = (180° - 75°) = 105°

Hence, x = 75° and y = 105°

Question:59
In the given figure, ABCD is a quadrilateral in which AD = BC and ∠ADC = ∠BCD. Show that the points A, B, C, D
lie on a circle.
Solution:

ABCD is a quadrilateral in which AD = BC and ∠ADC = ∠BCD.

Draw DE ⊥ AB and CF ⊥ AB.
In ΔADE and ΔBCF, we have:
∠ADE = ∠ADC - 90° = ∠BCD - 90° = ∠BCF (Given: ∠ADC = ∠BCD)
AD = BC Given

and ∠AED = ∠BCF = 90°

∴ ΔADE ≅ ΔBCF ByAAScongruency

⇒ ∠A = ∠B
Now, ∠A + ∠B + ∠C + ∠D = 360°
⇒ 2∠B + 2∠D = 360°
⇒ ∠B + ∠D = 180°
Hence, ABCD is a cyclic quadrilateral.

Question:60
Prove that the perpendicular bisectors of the sides of a cyclic quadrilateral are concurrent.
Solution:
Let ABCD be the cyclic quadrilateral and PO, QO, RO and SO be the perpendicular bisectors of sides AB, BC, CD
and AD.

We know that the perpendicular bisector of a chord passes through the centre of the circle.
Since, AB, BC, CD and AD are the chords of a circle, PO, QO, RO and SO pass through the centre.
i.e., PO, QO, RO and SO are concurrent.
Hence, the perpendicular bisectors of the sides of a cyclic quadrilateral are concurrent.

Question:61
Prove that the circles described with the four sides of a rhombus, as diameters, pass through the point of
intersection of its diagonals.
Solution:
Let ABCD be the rhombus with AC and BD as diagonals intersecting at point O.

The diagonals of a rhombus bisect each other at right angles.

i.e., ∠AOB = ∠BOC = ∠COD = ∠AOD = 90°
Now, circles with AB, BC, CD and DA as diameter passes through O angleinasemi − circleisarightangle
.
Hence, the circle with four sides of a rhombus as diameter, pass through O, i.e., the point of intersection of its
diagonals.

Question:62
ABCD is a rectangle. Prove that the centre of the circle thought A, B, C, D is the point of intersection of its
diagonals.
Solution:

Given: ABCD is a cyclic rectangle whose diagonals intersect at O.

To prove: O is the centre of the circle.
Proof:

Here, ∠BCD = 90°

Sinceitisarectangle

So, BD is the diameter of the circle iftheanglemadebythechordatthecircleisrightangle, thenthechordisthediameter

.
Also, diagonals of a rectangle bisect each other and are equal.
∴ OA = OB = OC = OD
BD is the diameter.
∴ BO and OD are the radius.
Thus, O is the centre of the circle.
Also, the centre of the circle is circumscribing the cyclic rectangle.
Hence, O is the point of intersection of the diagonals of ABCD.

Question:63
Give a geometrical construction for finding the fourth point lying on a circle passing through three given points,
without finding the centre of the circle. Justify the construction.
Solution:
Let A, B and C be the given points.
With B as the centre and a radius equal to AC, draw an arc.
With C as the centre and AB as radius, draw another arc intersecting the previous arc at D.
Then D is the desired point.
Proof: Join BD and CD.

In ΔABC and ΔDCB, we have:

AB = DC
AC = DB
BC = CB
i.e., ΔABC ≅ ΔDCB
⇒ ∠BAC = ∠CDB
Thus, BC subtends equal angles ∠BAC and ∠CDB on the same side of it.
∴ Points A, B, C and D are cyclic.
Question:64
In a cyclic quadrilateral ABCD, if (∠B − ∠D) = 60°, show that the smaller of the two is 60°.
Solution:
In cyclic quadrilateral ABCD, we have:
∠B + ∠D = 180° ...i
Oppositeanglesofacyclicquadrilateral

∠B - ∠D = 60° ...ii
Given

From i
and ii
, we get:
2∠B = 240°
⇒ ∠B = 120°
∴ ∠D = 60°
Hence, the smaller of the two angles is 60°.

Question:65
The diagonals of a cyclic quadrilateral are at right angles. Prove that the perpendicular from the point of their
intersection on any side when produced backwards, bisects the opposite side.
Solution:
Let ABCD be a cyclic quadrilateral whose diagonals AC and BD intersect at O at right angles.
Let OL ⊥ AB such that LO produced meets CD at M.

Then we have to prove that CM = MD

Clearly, ∠1 = ∠2

Anglesinthesamesegment

∠2 + ∠3 = 90°

∵ ∠OLB = 90°

∠3 + ∠4= 90°

∵ LOMisastraightlineand∠BOC = 90°

∴ ∠2 + ∠3 = ∠3 + ∠4 ⇒∠2 = ∠4
Thus, ∠1 = ∠2 and ∠2 = ∠4 ⇒ ∠1 = ∠4
∴ OM = CM and, similarly, OM = MD
Hence, CM = MD

Question:66
On a common hypotenuse AB, two right triangles ACB and ADB are situated on opposite sides. Prove that ∠BAC =
∠BDC.
Solution:
Draw two right triangles ACB and ADB in a circle with centre O, where AB is the diameter of the circle.
Join CO.

We know that the angle subtended by an arc of a circle at the centre is double the angle subtended by it on the
remaining part of the circle.

Here, arc CB subtends ∠COB at the centre and ∠CAB at A on the circle.

∴ ∠COB = 2∠CAB ...1

Also, arc CB subtends ∠COB at the centre and ∠CDB at D on the circle.

∴ ∠COB = 2∠CDB ...2

Equating 1
and 2
,
2∠CAB = 2∠CDB
⇒ ∠CAB = ∠CDB

Hence, ∠BAC = ∠BDC.

Question:67
ABCD is a quadrilateral such that A is the centre of the circle passing through B, C and D. Prove that ∠CBD +
1
∠CDB = 2
∠BAD.
Solution:
In the given figure, ABCD is a quadrilateral such that A is the centre of the circle passing through B, C and D.

Join AC and BD.

We know that the angle subtended by an arc of a circle at the centre is double the angle subtended by it on the
remaining part of the circle.

Here, arc CD subtends ∠CAD at the centre and ∠CBD at B on the circle.

∴ ∠CAD = 2∠CBD ...1

Also, arc CB subtends ∠CAB at the centre and ∠CDB at D on the circle.

∴ ∠CAB = 2∠CDB ...2

Adding 1
and 2
, we get
∠CAD + ∠CAB = 2(∠CBD + ∠CDB)
⇒ ∠BAD = 2(∠CBD + ∠CDB)
1
⇒ ∠CBD + ∠CDB = 2
∠BAD

1
Hence, ∠CBD + ∠CDB = 2
∠BAD.

Question:68
The radius of a circle is 13 cm and the length of one of its chords is 10 cm. The distance of the chord from the
centre is
a
11.5 cm
b
12 cm
c
√69 cm
d
23 cm
Solution:
b
12 cm
Let AB be the chord of the given circle with centre O and a radius of 13 cm.
Then, AB = 10 cm and OB = 13 cm

From O, draw OM perpendicular to AB.

We know that the perpendicular from the centre of a circle to a chord bisects the chord.

()
10
∴ BM = 2 cm = 5cm

From the right ΔOMB, we have:

OB 2 = OM 2 + MB 2
⇒ 132 = OM 2 + 52
⇒ 169 = OM 2 + 25
⇒ OM 2 = 169 − 25
= 144
⇒ OM = √144cm = 12cm

Hence, the distance of the chord from the centre is 12 cm.

Question:69
A chord is at a distance of 8 cm from the centre of a circle of radius 17 cm. The length of the chord is
a
25 cm
b
12.5 cm
c
30 cm
d
9 cm
Solution:
c
30 cm

Let AB be the chord of the given circle with centre O and a radius of 17 cm.
From O, draw OM perpendicular to AB.
Then OM = 8 cm and OB = 17 cm

From the right ΔOMB, we have:

OB 2 = OM 2 + MB 2
⇒ 172 = 82 + MB 2
⇒ 289 = 64 + MB 2
⇒ MB 2 = 289 − 64
= 225
⇒ MB = √225cm = 15cm

The perpendicular from the centre of a circle to a chord bisects the chord.
∴ AB = 2 × MB = 2x15
cm = 30 cm
Hence, the required length of the chord is 30 cm.

Question:70
In the given figure, BOC is a diameter of a circle and AB = AC. Then, ∠ABC = ?
a
30°
b
45°
c
60°
d
90°
Solution:
b
45°

Since an angle in a semicircle is a right angle, ∠BAC = 90°

∴ ∠ABC + ∠ACB = 90°

Now, AB = AC Given
⇒ ∠ABC = ∠ACB = 45°

Question:71
In the given figure, O is the centre of a circle and ∠ACB = 30°. Then, ∠AOB = ?
a
30°
b
15°
c
60°
d
90°
Figure
Solution:
c
60°
We know that the angle at the centre of a circle is twice the angle at any point on the remaining part of the
circumference.
Thus, ∠AOB = 2 × ∠ACB
= 2 × 30°
= 60°

Question:72
In the given figure, O is the centre of a circle. If ∠OAB = 40° and C is a point on the circle, then ∠ACB = ?
a
40°
b
50°
c
80°
d
100°

Solution:
b
50°
OA = OB
⇒ ∠OBA = ∠OAB = 40°
Now, ∠AOB = 180° -
40° + 40° = 100°

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∴ ∠ACB = 2 ∠AOB = 2 × 100 ° = 50°

Question:73
In the given figure, AOB is a diameter of a circle with centre O such that AB = 34 cm and CD is a chord of length 30
cm. Then the distance of CD from AB is
a
8 cm
b
15 cm
c
18 cm
d
6 cm

Solution:
a
8 cm
Join OC. Then OC = radius = 17 cm

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CL = 2 CD = 2 × 30 cm = 15cm

In right ΔOLC, we have:

OL2 = OC2 - CL2 = 17
2
- 15
2 = 289 − 225
= 64
⇒ OL = √64 = 8cm

∴ Distance of CD from AB = 8 cm

Question:74
AB and CD are two equal chords of a circle with centre O such that ∠AOB = 80°, then ∠COD = ?
a
100°
b
80°
c
120°
d
40°

Solution:
b
80°
Given: AB = CD
We know that equal chords of a circle subtend equal angles at the centre.
∴ ∠COD = ∠AOB = 80°

Question:75
In the given figure, CD is the diameter of a circle with centre O and CD is perpendicular to chord AB. If AB = 12 cm
and CE = 3 cm, then radius of the circles is
a
6 cm
b
9 cm
c
7.5 cm
d
8 cm

Solution:
c
7.5 cm
Let OA = OC = r cm.
1
Then OE = (r - 3) cm and AE = 2 AB = 6cm

Now, in right ΔOAE, we have:

OA 2 = OE 2 +AE 2
⇒ (r)2 = (r - 3)2 + 62
⇒ r2 = r2 + 9 - 6r + 36
⇒ 6r = 45
45
⇒ r = 6 = 7. 5
cm
Hence, the required radius of the circle is 7.5 cm.

Question:76
In the given figure, O is the centre of a circle and diameter AB bisects the chord CD at a point E such that CE = ED
= 8 cm and EB = 4 cm. The radius of the circle is
a
10 cm
b
12 cm
c
6 cm
d
8 cm

Solution:
a
10 cm
Let the radius of the circle be r cm.
Let OD = OB = r cm.
Then OE = (r - 4) cm and ED = 8 cm
Now, in right ΔOED, we have:
OD2 = OE 2 +ED2
⇒ (r)2 = (r - 4)2 + 82
⇒ r2 = r2 + 16 - 8r + 64
⇒ 8r = 80
⇒ r = 10 cm
Hence, the required radius of the circle is 10 cm.

Question:77
In the given figure, BOC is a diameter of a circle with centre O. If AB and CD are two chords such that AB || CD. If
AB = 10 cm, then CD = ?
a
5 cm
b
12.5 cm
c
15 cm
d
10 cm

Solution:
d
10 cm

Draw OE ⊥ AB and OF ⊥ CD.

In Δ OEB and ΔOFC, we have:
OB = OC Radiusofacircle

∠BOE = ∠COF Verticallyoppositeangles

∠OEB = ∠OFC 90°each

∴ ΔOEB ≅ ΔOFC ByAAScongruencyrule

∴ OE = OF
Chords equidistant from the centre are equal.
∴ CD = AB = 10 cm

Question:78
In the given figure, AB is a chord of a circle with centre O and AB is produced to C such that BC = OB. Also, CO is
joined and produced to meet the circle in D. If ∠ACD = 25°, then ∠AOD = ?
a
50°
b
75°
c
90°
d
100°

Solution:
b
75°
OB = BC Given

⇒ ∠BOC = ∠BCO = 25°

Exterior ∠OBA = ∠BOC + ∠BCO = 25° + 25°
= 50°
OA = OB Radiusofacircle

⇒ ∠OAB = ∠OBA = 50°

In Δ AOC, side CO has been produced to D.
∴ Exterior ∠AOD = ∠OAC + ∠ACO
= ∠OAB + ∠BCO
= 50° + 25°
= 75°

Question:79
In the given figure, AB is a chord of a circle with centre O and BOC is a diameter. If OD ⊥ AB such that OD = 6 cm,
then AC = ?
a 9 cm
b 12 cm
c 15 cm
d 7.5 cm

Solution:
b 12 cm
OD ⊥ AB
i.e., D is the mid point of AB.
Also, O is the mid point of BC.
Now, in Δ BAC, D is the mid point of AB and O is the mid point of BC.
1
∴ OD = 2 AC
Bymidpointtheorem

⇒ AC = 2OD = 2 × 6
cm = 12 cm

Question:80
An equilateral triangle of side 9 cm is inscribed in a circle. The radius of the circle is
a
3 cm
b
3√2 cm
c
3√3 cm

d
6 cm
Figure
Solution:
c
3√3 cm

Let ΔABC be an equilateral triangle of side 9 cm.

Let AD be one of its medians.

Then AD ⊥ BC and BD = 4.5 cm

√ () √
9√3

√ √
9 81 324-81 243
2
∴ AD = √ AB 2 -BD2 = (9)2 - 2 = 81 - 4 = 4 = 4 = 2 cm

Let G be the centroid of ΔABC.

Then AG : GD = 2 : 1

( )
2 2 9√3
∴ Radius = AG = AD = 3 × 2 cm = 3√3cm
3

Question:81
The angle in a semicircle measures
a
45°
b
60°
c
90°
d
36°
Figure
Solution:
c
90°
The angle in a semicircle measures 90°.

Question:82
Angles in the same segment of a circle area are
a
equal
b
complementary
c
supplementary
d
none of these
Figure
Solution:
a
equal
The angles in the same segment of a circle are equal.

Question:83
In the given figure, ΔABC and ΔDBC are inscribed in a circle such that ∠BAC = 60° and ∠DBC = 50°.
a
50°
b
60°
c
70°
d
80°

Solution:
c
70°
∠BDC = ∠BAC = 60°
Anglesinthesamesegmentofacircle
In Δ BDC, we have:
∠DBC + ∠BDC + ∠BCD = 180°
Anglesumpropertyofatriangle
∴ 50° + 60° + ∠BCD = 180°
⇒ ∠BCD = 180° - (50° + 60°) = (180° - 110°) = 70°

Question:84
In the given figure, BOC is a diameter of a circle with centre O. If ∠BCA = 30°, then ∠CDA = ?
a 30°
b 45°
c 60°
d 50°

Solution:
c 60°
Angles in a semi circle measure 90°.
∴ ∠BAC = 90°
In Δ ABC, we have:
∠BAC + ∠ABC + ∠BCA = 180°
Anglesumpropertyofatriangle
∴ 90° + ∠ABC + 30° = 180°
⇒ ∠ABC =
180° − 120° = 60°
∴ ∠CDA = ∠ABC = 60°
Anglesinthesamesegmentofacircle

Question:85
In the given figure, O is the centre of a circle. If ∠OAC = 50°, then ∠ODB = ?
a 40°
(b) 50°
(c) 60°
d 75°

Solution:
(b) 50°
∠ODB =∠OAC = 50°
Anglesinthesamesegmentofacircle

Question:86
In the given figure, O is the centre of a circle in which ∠OBA = 20° and ∠OCA = 30°. Then, ∠BOC = ?
a 50°
(b) 90°
(c) 100°
d 130°

Solution:
(c) 100°
In Δ OAB, we have:
OA = OB Radiiofacircle

⇒ ∠OAB = ∠OBA = 20°

In ΔOAC, we have:
OA = OC Radiiofacircle

⇒ ∠OAC = ∠OCA = 30°

Now, ∠BAC =
20° + 30° = 50°
∴ ∠BOC = (2 × ∠BAC) = (2 × 50°) = 100°

Question:87
In the given figure, O is the centre of a circle. If ∠AOB = 100° and ∠AOC = 90°, then ∠BAC = ?
a 85°
(b) 80°
(c) 95°
d 75°

Solution:
a 85°
We have:
∠BOC + ∠BOA + ∠AOC = 360°
⇒ ∠BOC + 100° + 90° = 360°
⇒ ∠BOC =
360° − 190° = 170°

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1 1
∴ ∠BAC = 2 × ∠BOC = 2 × 170° = 85°

Question:88
In the given figure, O is the centre of a circle. Then, ∠OAB = ?
a 50°
(b) 60°
(c) 55°
d 65°

Solution:
d 65°
We have:
OA = OB Radiiofacircle

Let ∠ OAB = ∠ OBA = x°

In Δ OAB, we have:
x° + x° + 50° = 180° Anglesumpropertyofatriangle

⇒ 2x° = 180° − 50°

= 130°

( )
130
⇒x= 2 ° = 65°

Hence, ∠OAB = 65°

Question:89
In the given figure, O is the centre of a circle and ∠AOC = 120°. Then, ∠BDC = ?
a 60°
(b) 45°
(c) 30°
d 15°
Solution:
(c) 30°

∠COB = 180° - 120° = 60°

Linearpair
Now, arc BC subtends ∠COB at the centre and ∠BDC at the point D of the remaining part of the circle.
∴ ∠COB = 2∠BDC

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1 1
⇒ ∠BDC = 2 ∠COB = 2 × 60° = 30°

Question:90
In the given figure, O is the centre of a circle and ∠OAB = 50°. Then , ∠CDA = ?
a 40°
(b) 50°
(c) 75°
d 25°

Solution:
(b) 50°
We have:
OA = OB Radiiofacircle

⇒ ∠OBA = ∠OAB = 50°

∴ ∠CDA = ∠OBA = 50° (Angles in the same segment of a circle)

Question:91
In the give figure, AB and CD are two intersecting chords of a circle. If ∠CAB = 40° and ∠BCD = 80°, then ∠CBD =
?
a 80°
(b) 60°
(c) 50°
d 70°
Figure
Solution:
(b) 60°
We have:
∠CDB = ∠CAB = 40° Anglesinthesamesegmentofacircle

In Δ CBD, we have:
∠CDB + ∠BCD +∠CBD = 180° Anglesumpropertyofatriangle

⇒ 40° + 80° + ∠CBD = 180°

⇒ ∠CBD =
180° − 120° = 60°
Question:92
In the given figure, O is the centre of a circle and chords AC and BD intersect at E. If ∠AEB = 110° and ∠CBE =
30°, then ∠ADB = ?
a 70°
(b) 60°
(c) 80°
d 90°

Solution:
(c) 80°
We have:
∠AEB + ∠CEB = 180°
Linearpairangles
⇒ 110° + ∠CEB = 180°
⇒ ∠CEB = (180° - 110°) = 70°
In ΔCEB, we have:
∠CEB + ∠EBC + ∠ECB = 180°
Anglesumpropertyofatriangle
⇒ 70° + 30° + ∠ECB = 180°
⇒ ∠ECB = (180° - 100°) = 80°

The angles in the same segment are equal.

Thus, ∠ADB = ∠ECB = 80°

Question:93
In the given figure, O is the centre of a circle in which ∠OAB = 20° and ∠OCB = 50°. Then, ∠AOC = ?
a 50°
(b) 70°
(c) 20°
d 60°

Solution:
d 60°
We have:
OA = OB Radiiofacircle

⇒ ∠OBA= ∠OAB = 20°

In ΔOAB, we have:
∠OAB + ∠OBA + ∠AOB = 180°
Anglesumpropertyofatriangle
⇒ 20° + 20° + ∠AOB = 180°
⇒ ∠AOB =
180° − 40° = 140°

Again, we have:
OB = OC Radiiofacircle

⇒ ∠OBC = ∠OCB = 50°

In ΔOCB, we have:
∠OCB + ∠OBC + ∠COB = 180°
Anglesumpropertyofatriangle
⇒ 50° + 50° + ∠COB = 180°
⇒ ∠COB =
180° − 100° = 80°
Since ∠AOB = 140°, we have:
∠AOC + ∠COB = 140°
⇒∠AOC + 80° = 140°
⇒ ∠AOC =
180° − 80° = 60°

Question:94
In the given figure, AOB is a diameter and ABCD is a cyclic quadrilateral. If ∠ADC = 120°, then ∠BAC = ?
a 60°
(b) 30°
(c) 20°
d 45°

Solution:
(b) 30°
We have:
∠ABC + ∠ADC = 180° (Opposite angles of a cyclic quadrilateral)
⇒ ∠ABC + 120° = 180°
⇒ ∠ABC =
180° − 120° = 60°
Also, ∠ACB = 90°
Angleinasemicircle
In ΔABC, we have:
∠BAC + ∠ACB + ∠ABC = 180°
Anglesumpropertyofatriangle
⇒ ∠BAC + 90° + 60° = 180°
⇒ ∠BAC =
180° − 150° = 30°

Question:95
In the given figure ABCD is a cyclic quadrilateral in which AB || DC and ∠BAD = 100°. Then, ∠ABC = ?
a 80°
(b) 100°
(c) 50°
d 40°

Solution:
(b) 100°
Since ABCD is a cyclic quadrilateral, we have:
∠BAD + ∠BCD = 180°
Oppositeanglesofacyclicquadrilateral
⇒ 100° + ∠BCD = 180°
⇒ ∠BCD =
180° − 100° = 80°
Now, AB || DC and CB is the transversal.
∴ ∠ABC + ∠BCD = 180°
⇒ ∠ABC + 80° = 180°
⇒ ∠ABC =
180° − 80° = 100°

Question:96
In the given figure, O is the centre of a circle and ∠AOC = 130°. Then, ∠ABC = ?
a 50°
(b) 65°
(c) 115°
d 130°

Solution:
(c) 115°
Take a point D on the remaining part of the circumference.
Join AD and CD.

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Then ∠ADC = 2 ∠AOC = 2 × 130° = 65°

In cyclic quadrilateral ABCD, we have:

∠ABC + ∠ADC = 180°
Oppositeanglesofacyclicquadrilateral
⇒ ∠ABC + 65° = 180°
⇒ ∠ABC =
180° − 65° = 115°

Question:97
In the given figure, AOB is a diameter of a circle and CD || AB. If ∠BAD = 30°, then ∠CAD = ?
a 30°
(b) 60°
(c) 45°
d 50°

Solution:
a 30°
∠ADC = ∠BAD = 30°
Alternateangles
∠ADB = 90°
Angleinsemicircle
∴ ∠CDB = (90° + 30°) = 120°
But ABCD being a cyclic quadrilateral, we have:
∠BAC + ∠CDB = 180°
⇒ ∠BAD + ∠CAD + ∠CDB = 180°
⇒ 30° + ∠CAD + 120° = 180°
⇒ ∠CAD = (180° - 150°) = 30°

Question:98
In the given figure, O is the centre of a circle in which ∠AOC = 100°. Side AB of quad. OABC has been produced to
D. Then, ∠CBD = ?
a 50°
(b) 40°
(c) 25°
d 80°

Solution:
a 50°
Take a point E on the remaining part of the circumference.
Join AE and CE.

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1 1
Then ∠AEC = 2 ∠AOC = 2 × 100° = 50°

Now, side AB of the cyclic quadrilateral ABCE has been produced to D.

∴ Exterior ∠CBD = ∠AEC = 50°

Question:99
In the given figure, O is the centre of a circle and ∠OAB = 50°. Then, ∠BOD = ?
a 130°
(b) 50°
(c) 100°
d 80°

Solution:
(c) 100°
OA = OB Radiiofacircle
⇒ ∠OBA = ∠OAB = 50°
In Δ OAB, we have:
∠ OAB + ∠OBA + ∠AOB = 180°
Anglesumpropertyofatriangle
⇒ 50° + 50° + ∠AOB = 180°
⇒ ∠AOB =
180° − 100° = 80°
Since ∠AOB + ∠BOD = 180° Linearpair

∴ ∠BOD =
180° − 80° = 100°

Question:100
In the give figure, ABCD is a cyclic quadrilateral in which BC = CD and ∠CBD = 35°. Then, ∠BAD = ?
a 65°
(b) 70°
(c) 110°
d 90°

Solution:
(b) 70°
BC = CD given

⇒ ∠BDC = ∠CBD = 35°

In Δ BCD, we have:
∠BCD + BDC + ∠CBD = 180°
Anglesumpropertyofatriangle
⇒ ∠BCD + 35° + 35° = 180°
⇒ ∠BCD =
180° − 70° = 110°
In cyclic quadrilateral ABCD, we have:
∠BAD + ∠BCD = 180°
⇒ ∠BAD + 110° = 180°
∴ ∠BAD =
180° − 110° = 70°

Question:101
In the given figure, equilateral ΔABC is inscribed in a circle and ABCD is a quadrilateral, as shown. Then, ∠BDC =
?
a 90°
(b) 60°
(c) 120°
d 150°

Solution:
(c) 120°
Since ΔABC is an equilateral triangle, each of its angle is 60°.
∴ ∠BAC = 60°
In a cyclic quadrilateral ABCD, we have:
∠BAC + ∠BDC = 180°
⇒ 60° + ∠BDC = 180°
⇒ ∠BDC = 180° − 60°
= 120°

Question:102
In the given figure, sides AB and AD of quad. ABCD are produced to E and F respectively. If ∠CBE = 100°, then
∠CDE = ?
a 100°
(b) 80°
(c) 130°
d 90°

Solution:
(b) 80°
In a cyclic quadrilateral ABCD, we have:
Interior opposite angle, ∠ADC = exterior ∠CBE = 100°
∴ ∠CDF =
180° − ∠ADC =
180° − 100° = 80° Linearpair

Question:103
In the given figure, O is the centre of a circle and ∠AOB = 140°. Then, ∠ACB = ?
a 70°
(b) 80°
(c) 110°
d 40°

Solution:
(c) 110°
Join AB.
Then chord AB subtends ∠AOB at the centre and ∠ADB at a point D of the remaining parts of a circle.

∴∠AOB = 2∠ADB
 ( )
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⇒ ∠ADB = 2 ∠AOB = 2 × 140° = 70°

In the cyclic quadrilateral, we have:

∠ADB + ∠ACB = 180°
⇒ 70° + ∠ACB = 180°
∴∠ACB =
180° − 70° = 110°

Question:104
In the given figure, O is the centre of a circle and ∠AOB = 130°. Then, ∠ACB = ?
a 50°
(b) 65°
(c) 115°
d 155°

Solution:
(c) 115°
Join AB.
Then chord AB subtends ∠AOB at the centre and ∠ADB at a point D of the remaining parts of a circle.

∴∠AOB = 2∠ADB

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⇒ ∠ADB = 2 ∠AOB = 2 × 130° = 65°

In cyclic quadrilateral, we have:

∠ADB + ∠ACB = 180°
⇒ 65° + ∠ACB = 180°
∴∠ACB =
180° − 65° = 115°

Question:105
In the given figure, ABCD and ABEF are two cyclic quadrilaterals. If ∠BCD = 110°, then ∠BEF = ?
a 55°
(b) 70°
(c) 90°
d 110°

Solution:
d 110°
Since ABCD is a cyclic quadrilateral, we have:
∠BAD + ∠BCD = 180°
⇒ ∠BAD + 110° = 180°
⇒∠BAD =
180° − 110° = 70°
Similarly in ABEF, we have:
∠BAD + ∠BEF = 180°
⇒ 70° + ∠BEF = 180°
⇒ ∠BEF =
180° − 70° = 110°

Question:106
In the given figure, ABCD is a cyclic quadrilateral in which DC is produced to E and CF is drawn parallel to AB
such that ∠ADC = 95° and ∠ECF = 20°. Then, ∠BAD = ?
a 95°
(b) 85°
(c) 105°
d 75°

Solution:
(c) 105°
We have:
∠ABC + ∠ADC = 180°
⇒ ∠ABC + 95° = 180°
⇒∠ABC =
180° − 95° = 85°
Now, CF || AB and CB is the transversal.
∴ ∠BCF = ∠ABC = 85°
Alternateinteriorangles
⇒ ∠BCE =
85° + 20° = 105°
⇒ ∠DCB =
180° − 105° = 75°
Now, ∠BAD + ∠BCD = 180°
⇒ ∠BAD + 75° = 180°
⇒ ∠BAD =
180° − 75° = 105°

Question:107
Two chords AB and CD of a circle intersect each other at a point E outside the circle. If AB = 11 cm, BE = 3 cm and
DE = 3.5 cm, then CD = ?
a 10.5 cm
(b) 9.5 cm
(c) 8.5 cm
d 7.5 cm

Solution:

(c) 8.5 cm
Join AC.
Then AE : CE = DE : BE Intersectingsecanttheorem

∴ AE × BE = DE × CE
Let CD = x cm
Then AE = AB + BE
= 11 + 3
cm = 14 cm; BE = 3cm; CE = (x + 3.5) cm; DE = 3.5 cm
∴ 14 × 3 = (x + 3.5) × 3.5
14×3 42
⇒ x + 3. 5 = 3.5 = 3.5 = 12

⇒ x = 12 − 3.5
cm = 8.5 cm
Hence, CD = 8.5 cm

Question:108
In the given figure, A and B are the centres of two circles having radii 5 cm and 3 cm respectively and intersecting
at points P and Q respectively. If AB = 4 cm, then the length of common chord PQ is
a
3 cm
b
6 cm
c
7.5 cm
d
9 cm

Solution:
b
6 cm
We know that the line joining their centres is the perpendicular bisector of the common chord.
Join AP.
Then AP = 5 cm; AB = 4 cm
Also, AP 2 = BP 2 + AB 2
Or BP 2 = AP 2 - AB 2
Or BP 2 = 52 - 42
Or BP = 3 cm
∴ ΔABP is a right angled and PQ = 2 × BP = 2 × 3
cm = 6 cm

Question:109
In the given figure, ∠AOB = 90° and ∠ABC = 30°. Then, ∠CAO = ?
a 30°
(b) 45°
(c) 60°
d 90°

Solution:
(c) 60°
We have:
∠AOB = 2∠ACB

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⇒ ∠ACB = 2 ∠AOB = 2 × 90° = 45°

∠COA = 2∠CBA = (2 × 30°) = 60°

∴ ∠COD = 180° - ∠COA = (180° - 60°) = 120°

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⇒ ∠CAO = 2 ∠COD = 2 × 120° = 60°