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4024/12 Oct/Nov 2022, Question 8: Angles in a Triangle

Cambridge O Level Mathematics 4024 · Paper 12 (Non-calculator) · Non-calculator · 2 marks

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The question, in short

In isosceles triangle ABC with AB = BC, the ratio of angle ABC to angle BAC is 2 : 5. Find angle ABC.

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Solution · 2 marks

  1. 1AB = BC, so angle BCA = angle BAC
  2. 2Angles in ratio 2 : 5 : 5, total 12 parts
  3. 3180 ÷ 12 = 15
  4. 4Angle ABC = 2 × 15 = 30°

Answer30

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