ECZ 2016 · GCE Paper 1 — Circle Theorems

In the same diagram (TR a diameter, QR ∥ PS, TÔS = 80°, TR̂P = 10°), find PŜO.

Diagram for ECZ 2016 · GCE Paper 1
  • A. 50°
  • B. 30°
  • C. 10°
  • D. 40°

Verified working — step 1

OT and OS are radii, so triangle OTS is isosceles with OŜT = OT̂S = 180 − 802= 50°. The ray SP lies between ST and SO with PŜT = 10°, so PŜO = 50 − 10 = …

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