Multiple choice

A,B and C are three points on a circle such that the angles subtended by the chord AB and AC at the centre 0 are 〖110〗^∘ and 〖130〗^∘, respectively. Then the value of ∠BAC is:

  1. 65∘

  2. 75∘

  3. 60∘

  4. 70∘

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C Correct answer
Explanation

For points on a circle, the angle at the center is twice the angle at the circumference subtended by the same chord. Central angle AOB = 110° and AOC = 130°, so angle BOC = 360° - 110° - 130° = 120° (assuming points are arranged around the circle). Since angle BAC subtends chord BC at the circumference, it equals half of angle BOC: 120° / 2 = 60°.