ECZ 2021 · O-Level Paper 1 — Circle Theorems

The points A, B, C and D are on the circumference of a circle centre O, such that angle AOC = 126°. AO is parallel to DC and angle OCB = 33°. Find (a) ADC.

Diagram for ECZ 2021 · O-Level Paper 1
  • A. 63°
  • B. 126°
  • C. 117°
  • D. 54°

Verified working — step 1

The central angle AOC = 126° stands on arc AC, so the inscribed angle ABC on that same arc = 126°/2 = 63°. ABCD is a cyclic quadrilateral, so opposite angles ADC and ABC are supplementary: ADC = 180° − 63° = …

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