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In the given figure, O is the centre of the circle and chord AB: chord CD = 3 : 5. If angle AOB = 60°, angle COD is equal to:

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In the given figure, O is the centre of the circle and chord AB : chord CD = 3 : 5. If angle AOB = 60°, angle COD is equal to:

The image displays a circle with center $O$, points $A$, $B$, $C$, and $D$ on the circumference, and two intersecting diameter line segments $AC$ and $DB$ passing through the center $O$.

Options

  • 60°

  • 120°

  • 90°

  • 100°

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Solution

100°

Explanation:

Given,

Chord AB : Chord CD = 3 : 5

∴ ∠AOB : ∠COD = 3 : 5

⇒ 60° : ∠COD = 3 : 5

⇒ `(60°)/(∠COD) = 3/5`

⇒ ∠COD = `(60° × 5)/3 = (300°)/3`​ = 100°

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Chapter 17: Circles - EXERCISE 17 (C) [Page 270]

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Selina Concise Mathematics [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 17 Circles
EXERCISE 17 (C) | Q 1. (a) | Page 270
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