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Aptitude · Q146

Triangles

Competitive Exams · Aptitude · question 146

Q146

In ΔABC, AC = BC and ∠ABC = 50°, the side BC is produced to D so that BC = CD then the value of ∠BAD is:

A.
80°
B.
40°
C.
90°
Answer
D.
50°

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
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In ΔABC
∠B = ∠A = 50°
∠ACD = 50° + 50°
∠ACD = 100°
∠ACD is the external angle or ΔABC
∠ACD + ∠CAD + ∠ADC = 180°
∠CAD = ∠ADC
∵ AC = CD
2∠CAD = 180 - 100
∠CAD = 40°
∠BAD = 50° + 40°
∠BAD = 90°