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  1. D is a point on the side BC of a triangle ABC such that AD ⊥BC. E is a point on AD for which AE : ED = 5 : 1. If ∠BAD = 30° and tan (∠ ACB) = 6 tan (∠DBE), then ∠ACB =
    1. 30°
    2. 45°
    3. 60°
    4. 15°
Correct Option: C

According to question , we draw a figure of a triangle ABC

Given , ∠ BAD = 30° , AE : ED = 5 : 1 and tan (∠ ACB) = 6 tan (∠DBE)
∠ ABD = 60° [∵ ∠ADB = 90°]

tan ∠ACB
=
AD/DC
tan ∠DBEDE/BD

=
AD
×
BD
= 6
BD
DCDEDC

∴ 6
BD
= 6
DC

⇒ BD = DC
∆ ADB ≌ ∆ ADC
⇒ ∠ABD = ∠ACD = 60°
∴∠ ACB = 60°
Hence, ∆ ABC is an equilateral triangle



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