ECZ 2015 · O-Level Paper 1 — Circle Theorems

In the diagram, A, B, C and D are points on the circumference of a circle with centre O. ADE and BCE are straight lines, angle CED = 28° and angle BCA = 43°. Find angle DAC.

Diagram for ECZ 2015 · O-Level Paper 1
  • A. 15°
  • B. 28°
  • C. 43°
  • D. 62°

Verified working — step 1

Angles on the straight line BCE give angle ACE = 180° − 43° = 137°. In triangle ACE, angle CAE = 180° − (137° + 28°) = 15°. D lies on the line AE, so angle DAC = angle CAE = …

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