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Answer 1

• B. 48°

Explanation:

∠OST = 90° as ST ⊥ OS (tangent is perpendicular to radius at same point)

m∠OSP = 1/2(180° - m∠SOP) = 90° - 96°/2 = 42° (sum of interior angles of the triangle SOP)

m∠PST = 90° - m∠OSP = 90° - 42° = 48° (angle addition postulate)

Correct choice is B