In the given figure, O is center of the circle and ∠B = 55°. The angle A is equal to :

- (a)55°
- (b)35°
- (c)45°
- (d)50°
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From figure,
In △ OCB,
OB = OC (Radius of common circle)
We know that,
Angles opposite to equal sides of a triangle are equal.
∴ ∠C = ∠B = 55°
By angle sum property of triangle,
⇒ ∠C + ∠B + ∠O = 180°
⇒ 55° + 55° + ∠O = 180°
⇒ ∠O + 110° = 180°
⇒ ∠O = 180° - 110° = 70°.
We know that,
The angle which an arc subtends at the center is double that which it subtends at any point on the remaining part of the circumference.
⇒ ∠O = 2∠A
⇒ ∠A = $\frac{∠O}{2} = \frac{70°}{2}$ = 35°.
Hence, Option 2 is the correct option.



























































































