Mathematics
In the given figure, two line segments AC and BD intersect each other at point P such that PA = 6 cm, PB = 3 cm, PC = 2.5 cm, PD = 5 cm, ∠APB = 50° and ∠CDP = 30°. Then ∠PBA = ?
30°
50°
60°
100°

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Considering ΔAPB and ΔCPD,
∠APB = ∠CPD [Vertically opposite angles are equal]
∴ ΔAPB ∼ ΔDPC (By SAS similarity)
Hence, ∠PAB = ∠PDC = 30°
⇒ ∠PBA = 180° - (∠PAB + ∠APB)
⇒ ∠PBA = 180° - (30° + 50°)
⇒ ∠PBA = 180° - 80°
⇒ ∠PBA = 100°.
Hence, option 4 is the correct option.
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