WAEC Mathematics 1996 Question 27

Question 27

Angles and Polygons

Each interior angle of a regular nonagon (nine sided polygon) is equal to

  1. A.160°
  2. B.144°
  3. C.140°
  4. D.132°
  5. E.36°
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (140°)

Explanation

Each exterior angle is 360° ÷ 9 = 40°, so each interior angle is 180° − 40° = 140°.