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<math>\mathrm {(A)} 35 \qquad \mathrm {(B)} 40 \qquad \mathrm {(C)} 45 \qquad \mathrm {(D)} 50 \qquad  \mathrm {(E)} 60</math>
 
<math>\mathrm {(A)} 35 \qquad \mathrm {(B)} 40 \qquad \mathrm {(C)} 45 \qquad \mathrm {(D)} 50 \qquad  \mathrm {(E)} 60</math>
 
==Solution==
 
<math>\angle AOC=360-140-120=100=2\angle ABC</math>
 
 
<math>\angle ABC=50 \Rightarrow \boxed{\mathrm {D}}</math>
 
  
 
==See Also==
 
==See Also==

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

See Also

2007 AMC 12B (ProblemsAnswer KeyResources)
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