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If AP and AQ are two tangents to a circle with centre O so that ∠POQ = 110°, then ∠PAQ = ………

(A) 60° 

(B) 70° 

(C) 80° 

(D) 90°

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Correct option is: (B) 70°

Given the PA & PB are tangents to circle whose centre is O.

We know that tangent is perpendicular to radius drawn through the point of contact.

\(\therefore\) AP \(\perp\) OP & AQ \(\perp\) OQ.

\(\angle\) OPA = 90° & \(\angle\)OQA = 90°

Given that \(\angle\)POQ = 110°

\(\because\) Sum of angles in a quadrilateral is 360°.

\(\therefore\) \(\angle\)OPA + \(\angle\)POQ + \(\angle\)OQA + \(\angle\)PAQ = 360°.

= 90° +110° + 90° + \(\angle\)PAQ = 360°.

\(\angle\)PAQ = 360°- 290° = 70°

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Correct option is: (B) 70°

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