AB is a chord of a circle with centre O. C is a point on the circle in the minor sector. If ∠ ABO = 50°, then what is the degree measure of ∠ ACB ?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4

OA = OB = radius of the circle
So, \(\angle\)ABO = \(\angle\)BAO = \({50}^\circ\)
So, \(\angle\)AOB = \({180}^\circ\) - (\({50}^\circ\) - \({50}^\circ\))
⇒ \(\angle\)AOB = \({180}^\circ\) - \({100}^\circ\)
⇒ \(\angle\)AOB = \({80}^\circ\)
Let A and B meet at point D in the major sector
Now,
\(\angle\)ADB = \({80}^\circ\)/2 = \({40}^\circ\)
ACBD is a cyclic quadrilateral
So, \(\angle\)ACB = \({180}^\circ\) - \({40}^\circ\)
⇒ \(\angle\)ACB = \({140}^\circ\)
Therefore, \(\angle\)ACB is \({140}^\circ\).