In the given diagram, chords AC and BC are equal. If ∠ACD = 120°, then ∠AEC is:

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In the given diagram, chords AC and BC are equal. If ∠ACD = 120°, then ∠AEC is:

In the given diagram, chords AC and BC are equal. If ∠ACD = 120°, then ∠AEC is: ICSE 2025 Maths Solved Question Paper.
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From figure,

∠ACD and ∠ACB forms linear pairs [BD is a straight line].

⇒ ∠ACD + ∠ACB = 180°

⇒ 120° + ∠ACB = 180°

⇒ ∠ACB = 180° - 120°

⇒ ∠ACB = 60°.

In ΔABC,

⇒ BC = AC [Given]

⇒ ∠ABC = ∠BAC = x° (let) [Angles opposite to equal sides in triangle are equal]

According to angle sum property in ΔABC,

⇒ ∠ACB + ∠ABC + ∠BAC = 180°

⇒ 60° + x° + x° = 180°

⇒ 2x° = 180° - 60°

⇒ 2x° = 120°

⇒ x° = $\frac{120°}{2}$ = 60°.

From figure,

ABCE is cyclic quadrilateral.

We know that,

Opposite angles of cyclic quadrilateral are supplementary.

⇒ ∠ABC + ∠AEC = 180°

⇒ 60° + ∠AEC = 180°

⇒ ∠AEC = 180° - 60°

⇒ ∠AEC = 120°.

Hence, option 4 is the correct option.

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