Question

In the given circle, the diameter $\overline{EB}$ is parallel to $\overline{DC},$ and $\overline{AB}$ is parallel to $\overline{ED}.$ The angles $AEB$ and $ABE$ are in the ratio $4 : 5.$ What is the degree measure of angle $BCD?$

$120$

$125$

$130$

$135$

$140$

Answer: C

Concepts:inscribed angle parallel lines angle chasing

Difficulty rating: 1670

Solution:

Since $EB$ is a diameter, $\angle EAB=90^\circ$ . The ratio $\angle AEB:\angle ABE=4:5$ then gives $\angle AEB=40^\circ$ and $\angle ABE=50^\circ$ .

Because $AB\parallel ED$ , $\angle DEB=50^\circ$ . Since $EB\parallel DC$ , quadrilateral $EBCD$ is an isosceles trapezoid, so $\angle BCD=\angle CDE$ .

Angles $DEB$ and $CDE$ are supplementary, so $\angle CDE=180^\circ-50^\circ=130^\circ$ . Hence $\angle BCD=130^\circ$ .

Thus, C is the correct answer.

2011 AMC 10B Problem 17

Answer: C

Difficulty rating: 1670

Solution:

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