In a circle with centre O, PQR is a tangent at the point Q on it. AB is a chord in the circle parallel to the tangent such that ∠BQR = 70°. What is the measure of ∠AQB?

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  1. 35°
  2. 60°
  3. 55°
  4. 40°

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Option 4 : 40°
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F3 V.G Deepak 17.10.2019 D 4

⇒ ∠BQR = 70° (Given)

⇒ ∠BQR = ∠QBA = 70° (Alternate interior angle)

⇒ ∠BQR = ∠QAB = 70° (Alternate segment theorem)

In ΔAQB

⇒ ∠AQB + ∠QAB + ∠QBA = 180°

⇒ ∠AQB + 70° + 70° = 180°

⇒ ∠AQB = 180° – 140° = 40°

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