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In the given figure, O is the centre of the circle and ∠ABC = 55°. Calculate the values of x and y.

In the given figure, O is the centre of the circle and ∠ABC = 55°. Calculate the values of x and y. Circles, Concise Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 10.

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Answer

We know that,

Angle at the center is double the angle at the circumference subtended by the same chord.

∠AOC = 2∠ABC = 2 × 55° = 110°.

∴ x = 110°.

ABCD is a cyclic quadrilateral.

∴ ∠ADC + ∠ABC = 180°

⇒ y + 55° = 180°

⇒ y = 180° - 55° = 125°.

Hence, x = 110° and y = 125°.

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