In the given figure, PA and PB are two tangents to the circle with centre O.

Question:

In the given figure, PA and PB are two tangents to the circle with centre O. If  ∠APB = 50 then what is the measure of ∠OAB is

 

Solution:

Construction: Join OB

We know that the radius and tangent are perperpendular at their point of contact
∵∠OBP = ∠OAP = 90
Now, In quadrilateral AOBP
∠AOB + ∠OBP + ∠APB + ∠OAP = 360            [Angle sum property of a quadrilateral]
⇒ ∠AOB + 90 + 50+ 90 = 360 
⇒ 230+ ∠BOC = 360 
⇒ ∠AOB = 130
Now, In isoceles triangle AOB
∠AOB + ∠OAB + ∠OBA = 180            [Angle sum property of a triangle]
⇒ 130 +  2∠OAB = 1800                          [∵∠OAB = ∠OBA ]
⇒ ∠OAB = 25

 

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