Mathematics
In the figure, AB is a chord of the circle such that ∠AXB = 50°. If AP is tangent to the circle at point A, then ∠BAP = ?
65°
50°
40°
can’t be determined

Circles
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Answer
From figure,
∠BAP = ∠AXB = 50° [Angle in alternate segment are equal]
Hence, option 2 is the correct option.
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