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In the following figure, P and Q are centres of two circles. The circles are intersecting at points A and B. PA produced on both the sides meets the circles at C and D. If ∠CPB = 100°, then find the value of x.
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A. 115

B. 120

C. 110

D. 100

Answer: Option D

Solution (By Examveda Team)

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∠CPB = 100°
AB draw,
PA = PB = Radius
∴ ∠PAB = ∠PBA
∠CPB = ∠PAB + ∠PBA (Exterior angle)
⇒ 2∠PAB = 100°
∴ ∠PAB = 50°
∠BAD = 180° - 50° = 30°
Reflex ∠BQD = 2 × 130° = 260°
∴ x = 360° - 260° = 100°

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