ICSE Class 10 • 2023 • 4 Marks

Circles: Cyclic Quadrilateral & Tangent Theorem

Official examination question with verified M1/A1 mark scheme and step-by-step mathematical reasoning.

Problem Statement

In a circle with center $O$, $AB$ is a diameter and $AC$ is a chord such that $\angle BAC = 30^\circ$. The tangent at $C$ intersects $AB$ produced at $D$. Find: (i) $\angle BCD$ (ii) $\angle ADC$

Verified Solution & Marking Scheme

Angle in Semicircle
$AB$ is diameter $\implies \angle ACB = 90^\circ$. In $\triangle ABC$: $\angle ABC = 180^\circ - (90^\circ + 30^\circ) = 60^\circ$.
Alternate Segment Theorem
Angle between tangent $CD$ and chord $BC$ equals angle in alternate segment: $\angle BCD = \angle BAC = 30^\circ$.
Find ∠ADC
In $\triangle ACD$: $\angle CAD = 30^\circ$, $\angle ACD = \angle ACB + \angle BCD = 90^\circ + 30^\circ = 120^\circ$. $\angle ADC = 180^\circ - (30^\circ + 120^\circ) = 30^\circ$
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