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The equilateral triangle AOB lies within the square ABCD. Let us write the value of COD.


Given: The equilateral triangle AOB lies within the square ABCD. Let us write the value of COD.


To find: COD


As, ABCD is a square and all sides of a square are equal


AB = BC = CD = AD [1]


Also, AOB is an equilateral triangle and all sides of an equilateral triangle are equal


AB = OA = OB [2]


From [1] and [2]


AB = BC = CD = AD = OA = OB [3]


Now,


AD = OA


AOD = ADO [Angles opposite to equal sides are equal]


In ΔAOD, By angle sum property


AOD + ADO + OAD = 180°


AOD + AOD + (CAB - OAB) = 180°


Now, CAB = 90° [Angle in square] and


OAB = 60° [Angle in an equilateral triangle]


2AOD + 90° - 60° = 180°


2AOD = 150°


AOD = 75°


Similarly, BOC = 75°


Now,


AOD + COD + BOC + AOB = 360°


75° + COD + 75° + 60° = 360°


COD = 150°


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