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The two chords shown in the circle intercept the given arcs.
What is the measure of MPN?

The two chords shown in the circle intercept the given arcs. What is the measure of-example-1

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Answer:

Option (2)

Explanation:

If two chords intersect inside the circle, measure of angle between them is half of the sum of intercepted arcs.

From the picture attached,

m∠MPN =
(1)/(2)[m(\text{arc MN}) + m(\text{arc OL})]

=
(1)/(2)(40+110)

= 75°

Therefore, Option (2) will be the answer.

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