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In Figure, O is the centre of the circle. Find . . .

Question : In Figure, O is the centre of the circle. Find ∠BAC. 


Doubt by Aditi

Solution :
In figure
∠AOB+∠BOC+∠COA=360° (Complete Angle)
80
°+∠BOC+110°=360°
∠BOC+190°=360°
∠BOC = 360°-190°
∠BOC = 170°

Also, 
∠BOC=2∠BAC [Angle subtended by an arc at the centre is twice the angle subtended by it at any point on the remaining part of the circle]
170°=2∠BAC
∠BAC = 170°/2
∠BAC = 85°

Hence, ∠BAC is 85°.