In the given figure, lines AB and CD intersect at a point O.

Question:

In the given figure, lines AB and CD intersect at a point O. The sides CA and OB have been produced to E and F respectively such that ∠OAE x° and ∠DBF y°.

If ∠OCA = 80°, ∠COA = 40° and ∠BDO = 70° then x° + y° = ?
(a) 190°
(b) 230°
(c) 210°
(d) 270°

 

Solution:

In the given figure, ∠BOD = ∠COA          (Vertically opposite angles)

∴ ∠BOD = 40°        .....(1)

In ∆ACO,

∠OAE = ∠OCA + ∠COA        (Exterior angle of a triangle is equal to the sum of two opposite interior angles)

⇒ x° = 80° + 40° = 120°           .....(2)

In ∆BDO,

∠DBF = ∠BDO + ∠BOD        (Exterior angle of a triangle is equal to the sum of two opposite interior angles)

⇒ y° = 70° + 40° = 110°           [Using (1)]         .....(3)

Adding (2) and (3), we get

x° + y° = 120° + 110° = 230°

Hence, the correct answer is option (b).

 

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