Q.

In the given figure, AT is tangent to a circle centred at O. If CAT=40°, then CBA is equal to

1 70°  
2 50°  
3 65°  
4 40°  

Ans.

(4)

Given, CAT=40°

BAT=90°

BAC+CAT=90°

BAC=50°

ACB=90°  [Angle in semi-circle]

In ABC, A+B+C=180°

50°+B+90°=180°

B=180°-140°=40°