Problem

Source: 2006 MOP Homework Blue Geo 6

Tags: geometry, parallel, angles



In triangle $ABC, AB \ne AC$. Circle $\omega$ passes through $A$ and meets sides $AB$ and $AC$ at $M$ and $N$, respectively, and the side $BC$ at $P$ and $Q$ such that $Q$ lies in between $B$ and $P$. Suppose that $MP // AC, NQ // AB$, and $BP \cdot AC = CQ \cdot AB$. Find $\angle BAC$.