Practicing Success
ΔABC is drawn in a circle such that AC = BC and ∠BAC = 65°. From points B and C two tangents are drawn which intersect at point P. What is the measure of ∠BPC ? |
52.5° 50° 55° 32.5° |
50° |
We know that, Angle subtended by arc at centre is twice the angle subtended by arc at circumference. AC = BC ∠BAC = 65°. Here, Radius is perpendicular to tangent. So, ∠BOC = 2× ∠BAC = 2 × 65° = 130° Also, Radius is perpendicular to tangent = ∠OBP = ∠OCP = 90° = ∠BOC + ∠BPC + ∠OBP + ∠OCP = 360° = ∠BPC = 360° - 130° - 90° - 90° = 50° |