Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Quantitative Reasoning

Topic

Geometry

Question:

The verticals of ΔABC lie on a circle with center O. TC is a tangent to the circle at the point C.  If BC bisects the ∠OCT, then what is the measure of ∠CAB?

Options:

90°

135°

45°

100°

Correct Answer:

45°

Explanation:

Tangent property :  ∠BCT = ∠BAC = x and

∠OBC = ∠OCB = x             (radius)

∠BOC = 2 × ∠A = 2x

In ΔOBC,sum of angles = 180°

⇒ 2x + x + x = 180°

⇒ 4x = 180°

⇒ x = 45°