PQ is a chord of a circle with centre O and PT is a tangent at P. A chord PQ is drawn and a chord each from P and Q are drawn namely PR and QR respectively such that point R is in the segment formed by PQ. Given that angle QPT= 700. Find angle PRQ .

Given, PQ is a chord of a circle with center O. Also, ∠QPT =  70°.

Now, ∠QPT + ∠QPX = 180°  [Linear pair]

⇒ ∠QPX = 180° - ∠QPT = 180° - 70° = 110°

Again, ∠QPX = ∠PRQ  [Alternate segment theorem]

⇒ ∠PRQ = 110°

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