JAMB Mathematics 2003 Question 25

Question 25

Angles and Polygons

In the diagram above, PQ is parallel to RS. What is the value of α + β + γ?

Diagram for this question
  1. A.360°
  2. B.200°
  3. C.180°
  4. D.90°
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Answer: A (360°)

Explanation

If each slanting line makes angles θ and φ with the horizontal, then α = 90° + θ, γ = 90° + φ and β = 180° − θ − φ. Adding them gives 360°.