NCERT Solutions
Class 9 - Mathematics - Chapter 9: CIRCLES
EXERCISE 9.3

Question. 1

In Fig. 9.23, A, B and C are three points on a circle with centre O such that ∠BOC = 30° and ∠AOB = 60°. If D is a point on the circle other than the arc ABC, find ∠ADC.

Answer:

45°

Question. 2

A chord of a circle is equal to the radius of the circle. Find the angle subtended by the chord at a point on the minor arc and also at a point on the major arc.

Answer:

150°, 30°

Question. 3

In Fig. 9.24, ∠PQR = 100°, where P, Q and R are points on a circle with centre O. Find ∠OPR.

Answer:

10°

Question. 4

In Fig. 9.25, ∠ABC = 69°, ∠ACB = 31°, find ∠BDC.

Answer:

80°

Question. 5

In Fig. 9.26, A, B, C and D are four points on a circle. AC and BD intersect at a point E such that ∠BEC = 130° and ∠ECD = 20°. Find ∠BAC.

Answer:

110°

Question. 6

ABCD is a cyclic quadrilateral whose diagonals intersect at a point E. If ∠DBC = 70°, ∠BAC is 30°, find ∠BCD. Further, if AB = BC, find ∠ECD.

Answer:

∠BCD = 80° and ∠ECD = 50°

Question. 7

If the non-parallel sides of a trapezium are equal, prove that it is cyclic.

Answer:

Draw perpendiculars AM and BN on CD (AB ∥ CD and AB < CD). Show ΔAMD ≅ ΔBNC. This gives ∠C = ∠D and, therefore, ∠A + ∠C = 180°.

NCERT Solutions Class 9 – Mathematics – Chapter 9: CIRCLES – EXERCISE 9.3 | Detailed Answers