ECZ 2026 · GCE Paper 1 — Circle Theorems

The points A, B, C and D are on the circumference of a circle centre O such that angle OBC = 50° and angle OCD = 25°. BT is a tangent to the circle at B. Find angle BTD.

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  • A. 40°
  • B. 45°
  • C. 35°
  • D. 25°

Verified working — step 1

T lies on DC produced, so angle BTD is the angle at T in triangle BCT. Get the angle at C from the straight line and the angle at B from the tangent, then use the angle sum.

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