Two circles touch each other externally at P. AB is a direct common tangent to the two circles, A and B are points of contact, and ∠PAB = 40° . The measure of ∠ABP is:

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  1. 45°
  2. 55°
  3. 50°
  4. 40°

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Option 3 : 50°
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Given:

Two circles touch each other externally at P.

AB is a direct common tangent to the two circles, A and B are points of contact, and ∠PAB = 40°.

Concept used:

If two circles touch each other externally at some point and a direct common tangent is drawn to both circles, the angle subtended by the direct common tangent at the point where two circles touch each other is 90°.

Calculation:

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According to the concept, ∠APB = 90°

Considering ΔAPB,

∠ABP

⇒ 90° - ∠PAB

⇒ 90° - 40° = 50°

∴ The measure of ∠ABP is 50°.

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