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2023Q1(iii)Tangents and Intersecting Chords
MCQEasy1 mark
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In the given diagram, RT is a tangent touching the circle at S. If ∠PST = 30° and ∠SPQ = 60° then ∠PSQ is equal to :

Topic: Tangents / intersecting chords

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(d) 90°

Explanation

By tangent–chord theorem, ∠PQS = 30°. In ΔPQS, ∠PSQ = 180°−60°−30° = 90°.

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90°

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