Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Quantitative Reasoning

Topic

Geometry

Question:

In circle with center O, AB is the diameter. P and Q are two points on the circle on the same side of the diameter AB. AQ and BP intersect at C. If ∠POQ = 52°, then what is the measure of ∠PCA ?

Options:

64°

63°

60°

54°

Correct Answer:

64°

Explanation:

∠PAQ = \(\frac{1}{2}\) ∠POQ       [Produced by same chord]

∠PAQ = 26°

∠APB = 90°   (angle in semi circle)

∴  ∠ACP in ΔAPC

∠APC + ∠PAC + ∠ACP = 180°

90° + 26° + ∠ACP = 180°

                  ∠ACP = 64°