2007 AMC 12B Problems/Problem 3

Problem

The point $O$ is the center of the circle circumscribed about triangle $ABC$, with $\angle BOC = 120^{\circ}$ and $\angle AOB = 140^{\circ}$, as shown. What is the degree measure of $\angle ABC$?

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$\mathrm {(A)} 35 \qquad \mathrm {(B)} 40 \qquad \mathrm {(C)} 45 \qquad \mathrm {(D)} 50 \qquad  \mathrm {(E)} 60$

Solution

Since triangles $ABO$ and $BOC$ are isosceles, $\angle ABO=20^o$ and $\angle OBC=30^o$. Therefore, $\angle ABC=50^o$, or $\mathrm{(D)}$.

Alternative Solution

$\angle AOC = 100^{\circ} \implies \angle ABC =\frac{\angle AOC}{2} =50^{ \circ},$ or $\mathrm{(D)}.$

See Also

2007 AMC 12B (ProblemsAnswer KeyResources)
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Problem 2
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Problem 4
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