In the diagram, PO and OR are radii, |PQ| = |QR| and reflex ∠ PQR
MATHEMATICS
WAEC 2011
In the diagram, PO and OR are radii, |PQ| = |QR| and reflex ∠ PQR is 240°. Calculate the value x

- A. 60°
- B. 55°
- C. 50°
- D. 45°
Correct Answer: A. 60°
Explanation
< Q = \(\frac{240}{2}\) (angle at centre twice that at the circumference)
< Q = 120o
Also< POR = 360 - 240
= 120o
(< s at centre) since /PQ/ = /QR/,< x =< R
Byt< x +< R + O + Q = 360 (sum of interior< s of quadrilateral)
x + R + 120 = 360o
x + R = 360 - 240 = 120; Since x = R
x + x = 120
2x = 120
Since x = R
x + x = 120
2x = 120
x = \(\frac{120}{2}\)
= 60o
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