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Aptitude · Q87

Triangles

Competitive Exams · Aptitude · question 87

Q87

In a ΔABC, AB = AC and BA is produced to D such that AC = AD. Then the ∠BCD is :

A.
100°
B.
60°
C.
80°
D.
90°
Answer

Answer: Option D

Solution

Answer: Option D
Solution:
According to question,
ABC is an isosceles triangle.
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∴ ∠C = ∠B = θ
∠CAD = ∠C + ∠B
∠CAD = θ + θ
∠CAD = 2θ
ADC is a isosceles triangle
∠C + ∠D + ∠A = 180°
2∠C = 180° - 2θ°
(∠C = ∠D)
∠C = 90° - θ
∴ ∠BCD = θ + 90 - θ
∠BCD = 90°