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In the figure given alongside, AB and CD are straight lines through the centre O of a circle. If ∠AOC = 80degree and ∠CDE = 40degree. Find the number of degrees in: (i) ∠DCE; (ii) ∠ABC.

Selina Solutions Concise Class 10 Maths Chapter 17 ex. 17(A) - 23

Solution:

(i) According to the given question, We know that

   

   

Hence,

   

(ii) In

   

, we have

   

[Exterior angle property of a triangle]

   

  [Given ∠AOC = 80o]

Hence,