Mathematics · Topic

Circle theorems

State the theorem you used. Correct numbers with no theorem named lose the reasoning mark.

1 original question in the bank, worth 3 marks · still building (1 more to reach the floor)

The questions, with the examiner reasoning

Find, giving a reason3 marksIGCSE

A, B, C and D lie on a circle in that order. Angle ABC = 74°. Find angle ADC, giving a reason for your answer.

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Answer: 106°, because opposite angles of a cyclic quadrilateral add to 180°.

  1. ABCD is a cyclic quadrilateral
  2. Opposite angles sum to 180°
  3. 180 − 74 = 106°

Examiner technique: Circle theorem questions carry a reason mark. A correct number with no theorem named typically loses one third of the marks available.