If TP and TQ are two tangents to a circle with centre O so that ∠POQ = 110°, then, ∠PTQ is equal to
(a) 60°
(b) 70°
(c) 80°
(d) 90°
Let us first put the given data in the form of a diagram.
It is given that,
$\angle P O Q=110^{\circ}$
We have to find $\angle P T Q=110^{\circ}$
We know that the radius of the circle will always be perpendicular to the tangent at the point of contact. Therefore,
$\angle O Q T=90^{\circ}$
$\angle O P T=90^{\circ}$
Also, we know that sum of all angles of a quadrilateral will always be equal to $360^{\circ}$. Therefore in quadrilateral TQOP, we have,
$\angle O P T+\angle O Q T+\angle P T Q+\angle P O Q=360^{\circ}$
$90^{\circ}+90^{\circ}+110^{\circ}+\angle P O Q=360^{\circ}$
$290^{\circ}+\angle P O Q=360^{\circ}$
$\angle P O Q=70^{\circ}$
Therefore, the correct answer to this question is choice (b).