The diagram is a circle with centre P. PRST are points on the circle. Find...

MATHEMATICS
WAEC 2012

The diagram is a circle with centre P. PRST are points on the circle. Find the value of ∠ PRS

  • A. 144°
  • B. 72°
  • C. 40°
  • D. 36°

Correct Answer: A. 144°

Explanation

Reflex< POS = 2x (angle at centre is twice that at circumference)

reflex< POS +< POS = 350o(angles at a point)

i.e. 2x + 8x = 360o

10x = 360o

x = \(\frac{360}{10}\)

= 36o

< PRS = \(\frac{1}{2}\)

< POS(< at centre twice that circumference)

= \(\frac{1}{2}\) x 8x = 4x

4 x 36o

< PRS = 144°



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