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In the figure, if $\angle ACB = 40^o, \angle DPB = 120^o$, find $\angle CBD$.
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Given:

$\angle ACB = 40^o, \angle DPB = 120^o$.

To do:

We have to find $\angle CBD$.

Solution:

Arc $AB$ subtends $\angle ACB$ and $\angle ADB$ in the same segment of a circle.

Therefore,

$\angle ACB = \angle ADB = 40^o$

In $\triangle PDB$,

$\angle DPB + \angle PBD + \angle ADB = 180^o$        (Sum of angles of a triangle)

$120^o + \angle PBD + 40^o = 180^o$

$160^o + \angle PBD = 180^o$

$\angle PBD = 180^o - 160^o = 20^o$

Hence $\angle CBD = 20^o$.

Updated on: 10-Oct-2022

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