Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE · Circle theorems I

Circle theorems I — practice question

Points $A$, $B$ and $C$ lie on the circle with centre $O$. The line $DE$ is tangent to the circle at $C$. $AC=10$ cm, $AB=9.5$ cm and $BC=7.7$ cm.
(a)[4]

Show that angle $ABC$ is $70.2^\circ$, correct to 1 decimal place.

(b(i))[1]

Find the angle $AOC$.

(b(ii))[1]

Find the angle $ACO$.

(b(iii))[1]

Find the angle $ACD$.

(c)[3]

Calculate the radius of the circle, $OC$.

(d)[4]

Calculate the area of triangle $ABC$ and give it as a percentage of the area of the circle.

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This 14-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: Working: $\cos B=\dfrac{9.5^{2}+7.7^{2}-10^{2}}{2\times9.5\times7.7}$

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