JAMB Mathematics 1983 Question 3

Question 3

Angles and Polygons

Given a regular hexagon, calculate each interior angle of the hexagon.

  1. A.60°
  2. B.30°
  3. C.120°
  4. D.45°
  5. E.135°
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (120°)

Explanation

The interior angles of a hexagon add up to (6 − 2) × 180° = 720°, so each is 720° ÷ 6 = 120°.