9.

Triangle and Its Angles

Exercise 9.1
1. Question

In a Δ ABC, if ∠A = 55°, ∠B = 40°, find ∠C

Answer

Given, ∠A = 55o

∠B = 40o and ∠C =?

We know that, In sum of all angles of triangle is 180o

∠A + ∠B + ∠C = 180o

55o + 40o + ∠C = 180o

95o + ∠C = 180o

∠C = 85o

2. Question

If the angles of a triangle are in the ratio 1 : 2 : 3, determine three angles.

Answer

Given that the angles of the triangle are in ratio 1 : 2 : 3

Let, the angles be a, 2a, 3a

Therefore, we know that

Sum of all angles if triangle is 180 o

a + 2a + 3a = 180o

6a = 180o

a=

a = 30o

Since, a = 30o

2a = 2 (30o) = 60o

3a = 3 (30o) = 90o

Therefore, angles are a = 30o, 2a = 60o and 3a = 90o

Hence, angles are 30o, 60o and 90o.

3. Question

The angles of a triangle are (x-40)°, (x-20)° and . Find the value of x.

Answer

Given that,

The angles of the triangle are (x – 40o), (x – 20o) and ( – 10o)

We know that,
Sum of all angles of triangle is 180 o.

Therefore,

x – 40o + x – 20o + – 10o = 180o

2x + – 70o = 180o

= 250o

5x = 250o * 2

5x = 500o

x = 100o

Therefore, x = 100o

4. Question

The angles of a triangle are arranged ascending order of magnitude. If the difference between two
consecutive angles is 10°, find the three angles.

Answer

Given that,

The difference between two consecutive angles is 10o.

Let, x, x + 10 and x + 20 be the consecutive angles differ by 10o.

We know that,

x + x + 10 + x + 20 = 180o

3x + 30o = 180o

3x = 180o – 30o

3x = 150o

x = 50o

Therefore, the required angles are:

x = 50o

x + 10 = 50o + 10o

= 60o

x + 20 = 50o + 20o

= 70o

The difference between two consecutive angles is 10o then three angles are 50o, 60o and 70o.

5. Question

Two angles of a triangle are equal and the third angle is greater than each of those angles by 30°. Determine
all the angles of the triangle.

Answer

Given that,

Two angles are equal and third angle is greater than each of those angles by 30o.

Let, x, x, x + 30o be the angles of the triangle.

We know that,

Sum of all angles of triangle is 180 o

x + x + x + 30o = 180o

3x + 30o = 180o

3x = 180o – 30o

3x = 150o

x = 50o

Therefore,

The angles are:

x = 50o

x = 50o

x + 30o = 50o + 30o

= 80o

Therefore, the required angles are 50o, 50o, 80o.

6. Question

If one angle of a triangle is equal to the sum of the other two, show that the triangle is a right triangle.

Answer

If one of the angle of a triangle is equal to the sum of other two.

i.e. ∠B = ∠A + ∠C

Now, in

Sum of all angles of triangle is 180 o

∠A + ∠B + ∠C = 180o

∠B + ∠B = 180o [Therefore, ∠A + ∠C = ∠B]

2∠B = 180o

∠B = 90o

Therefore, ABC is right angled triangle.

7. Question

ABC is a triangle in which ∠A = 72°, the internal bisectors of angles B and C meet in O . Find the magnitude
of ∠BOC.

Answer

Given,

ABC is a triangle

∠A = 72o and internal bisectors of B and C meet O.

In

∠A + ∠B + ∠C = 180o

72o + ∠B + ∠C = 180o
∠B + ∠C = 180o – 72o

∠B + ∠C = 108o

Divide both sides by 2, we get

+ =

+ = 54o

∠OBC + ∠OCB = 54o (i)

Now, in

∠OBC + ∠OCB + ∠BOC = 180o

54o + ∠BOC = 180o [Using (i)]

∠BOC = 180o – 54o

= 126o

8. Question

The bisectors of base angles of a triangle cannot enclose a right angle in any case.

Answer

In sum of all angles of a triangle is 180 o

∠A + ∠B + ∠C = 180o

Divide both sides by 2, we get

∠A + ∠B + ∠C = 180o

∠A + ∠OBC + ∠OCB = 90o [Therefore, OB, OC bisects ∠B and ∠C]

∠OBC + ∠OCB = 90o - ∠A

Now, in

∠BOC + ∠OBC + ∠OCB = 180o

∠BOC + 90o - ∠A = 180o

∠BOC = 90o - ∠A

Hence, bisector open base angle cannot enclose right angle.

9. Question

If the bisectors of the base angles of a triangle enclose an angle of 135°, prove that the triangle is a right
triangle.

Answer

Given bisector og the base angles of a triangle enclose an angle of 135o

i.e. ∠BOC = 135o

But,

135 o = 90o + ∠A

∠A = 135o – 90o
∠A = 45o (2)

= 90o

Therefore, is right angled triangle right angled at A.

10. Question

In a Δ ABC, ∠ABC =∠ACB and the bisectors of ∠ABC and ∠ACB intersect at O such that ∠BOC = 120°. Shoe
that ∠A =∠B =∠C = 60°.

Answer

Given,

∠ ABC = ∠ ACB

Divide both sides by 2, we get

∠ABC = ∠ACB

∠OBC = ∠OCB [Therefore, OB, OC bisects ∠B and ∠C]

Now,

∠BOC = 90o + ∠A

120 o – 90o = ∠A

30o * 2 = ∠A

∠A = 60o

Now in

∠A + ∠ABC + ∠ACB = 180o [Sum of all angles of a triangle]

60o + 2∠ABC = 180o [Therefore, ∠ABC = ∠ACB]

2∠ABC = 180o – 60o

2∠ABC = 120o

∠ABC = 60o

Therefore, ∠ABC = ∠ACB = 60o

Hence, proved

11. Question

Can a triangle have:

(i) Two right angles?

(ii) Two obtuse angles?

(iii) Two acute angles?

(iv) All angles more than 60°?

(v) All angles less than 60°?

(vi) All angles equal to 60°?

Justify your answer in each case.

Answer
(i) No, two right angles would up to 180 o so the third angle becomes zero. This is not possible. Therefore, the
triangle cannot have two right angles.

(ii) No, a triangle can’t have two obtuse angles as obtuse angle means more than 90o. So, the sum of the two
sides exceeds more than 180o which is not possible. As the sum of all three angles of a triangle is 180 o.

(iii) Yes, a triangle can have two acute angle as acute angle means less than 90o.

(iv) No, having angles more than 60o make that sum more than 180o which is not possible as the sum of all
angles of a triangle is 180o.

(v) No, having all angles less than 60o will make that sum less than 180o which is not possible as the sum of
all angles of a triangle is 180o.

(vi) Yes, a triangle can have three angles equal to 60o as in this case the sum of all three is equal to 180o
which is possible. This type of triangle is known as equilateral triangle.

12. Question

If each angle of a triangle is less than the sum of the other two, show that the triangle is acute angled.

Answer

Given,

Each angle of a triangle is less than the sum of the other two.

Therefore,

∠A + ∠B + ∠C

∠A + ∠A < ∠A + ∠B + ∠C

2∠A < 180o [Sum of all angles of a triangle]

∠A = 90o

Similarly,

∠B < 90o and ∠C < 90o

Hence, the triangle is acute angled.

Exercise 9.2
1. Question

The exterior angles, obtained on producing the base of a triangle both ways are 104° and 136°. Find all the
angles of the triangle.

Answer

Let, ABC be a triangle and base BC produced to both sides. Exterior angles are ∠ABD and ∠ACE.

∠ABD = 104o

∠ACE = 136o

∠ABD + ∠ABC = 180o (Linear pair)

104 o + ∠ABC = 180o

∠ABC = 180o – 104o

= 76o

∠ACE + ∠ACB = 180o

136 o + ∠ACB = 180o

∠ACB = 180o – 136o

= 44o

In

∠A + ∠ABC + ∠ACB = 180o

∠A + 76o + 44o = 180o

∠A + 120o = 180o

∠A = 180o – 120o

= 60o

Thus, angles of triangle are 60o, 76o and 44o.

2. Question

In a ΔABC, the internal bisectors of ∠B and ∠C meet at P and the external bisectors of ∠B and ∠C meet at Q .
Prove that ∠BPC + ∠BQC = 180°.

Answer

Given that ABC is a triangle.

BP and CP are internal bisector of ∠B and ∠C respectively

BQ and CQ are external bisector of ∠B and ∠C respectively.

External ∠B = 180o - ∠B

External ∠C = 180o - ∠C

In

∠BPC + ∠B + ∠C = 180o

∠BPC = 180o - (∠B + ∠C) (i)

In

∠BQC + (180o - ∠B) + (180o - ∠C) = 180o

∠BQC + 180o - (∠B + ∠C) = 180o

∠BPC + ∠BQC = 180o [From (i)]

Hence, proved

3. Question

In Fig. 9.30, the sides BC, CA and AB of a Δ ABC have been produced to D, E and F respectively. If ∠ACD =
105° and ∠EAF = 45°, find all the angles of the Δ ABC.
Answer

Given,

∠ACD = 105o

∠EAF = 45o

∠EAF = ∠BAC (Vertically opposite angle)

∠BAC = 45o

∠ACD + ∠ACB = 180o (Linear pair)

105 o + ∠ACB = 180o

∠ACB = 180o – 105o

= 75o

In

∠BAC + ∠ABC + ∠ACB = 180o

45o + ∠ABC + 75o = 180o

∠ABC = 180o – 120o

= 60o

Thus, all three angles of a triangle are 45o, 60o and 75o.

4. Question

Compute the value of x in each of the following figures:

(i)

(ii)
(iii)

(iv)

Answer

(i) ∠DAC + ∠BAC = 180o (Linear pair)

120 o + ∠BAC = 180o

∠BAC = 180o – 120o

= 60o

And,

∠ACD + ∠ACB = 180o

112 o + ∠ACB = 180o

∠ACB = 68o

In ABC,

∠BAC + ∠ACB + ∠ABC = 180o

60o + 68o + x = 180o

128 o + x = 180o

x = 180o – 128o

= 52o
(ii) ∠ABE + ∠ABC = 180o (Linear pair)

120 o + ∠ABC = 180o

∠ABC = 60o

∠ACD + ∠ACB = 180o (Linear pair)

110 o + ∠ACB = 180o

∠ACB = 70o

In

∠A + ∠ACB + ∠ABC = 180o

x + 70o + 60o = 180o

x + 130o = 180o

x = 50o

(iii) AB ‖ CD and AD cuts them so,

∠BAE = ∠EDC (Alternate angles)

∠EDC = 52o

In

∠EDC + ∠ECD + ∠CEO = 180o

52o + 40o + x = 180o

92o + x = 180o

x = 180o – 92o

= 88o

(iv) Join AC

In

∠A + ∠B + ∠C = 180o

(35 o + ∠1) + 45o + (50o + ∠2) = 180o

130 o + ∠1 + ∠2 = 180o

∠1 + ∠2 = 50o

In

∠1 + ∠2 + ∠D = 180o

50o + x = 180o

x = 180o – 50o

= 130o

5. Question

In Fig. 9.35, AB divides ∠DAC in the ratio 1: 3 and AB =DB. Determine the value of x.
Answer

Given,

AB divides ∠DAC in the ratio 1: 3

∠DAB: ∠BAC = 1: 3

∠DAC + ∠EAC = 180o

∠DAC + 108o = 180o

∠DAC = 180o – 108o

= 72o

∠DAB = * 72o = 18o

∠BAC = * 72o = 54o

In

∠DAB + ∠ADB + ∠ABD = 180o

18o + 18o + ∠ABD = 180o

36o + ∠ABD = 180o

∠ABD = 180o – 36o

= 144o

∠ABD + ∠ABC = 180o (Linear pair)

144 o + ∠ABC = 180o

∠ABC = 180o – 144o

= 36o

In

∠BAC + ∠ABC + ∠ACB = 180o

54o + 36o + x = 180o

90o + x = 180o

x = 180o – 90o

= 90o

Thus, x = 90o

6. Question

ABC is a triangle. The bisector of the exterior angle at B and the bisector of ∠C intersect each other at D.
Prove that ∠D = ∠A.
Answer

Exterior ∠B = (180o - ∠B)

Exterior ∠C = (180o - ∠C)

In

∠A + ∠B + ∠C = 180o

(∠A + ∠B + ∠C) = 180o

(∠B + ∠C) = 180o - ∠A (i)

In

∠D + ∠DBC + ∠DCB = 180o

∠D + {180o - (180o - ∠B) - ∠B} + {180o - (180o - ∠C) - ∠C} = 180o

∠D + 360o – 90o – 90o – ( ∠B + ∠C) = 180o

∠D + 180o – 90o - ∠A = 180o

∠D = ∠A

Hence, proved

7. Question

In Fig. 9.36, AC ⊥ CE and ∠A : ∠B :∠C = 3:2:1, find the value of ∠ECD.

Answer

Given,

AC is perpendicular to CE

∠A: ∠B: ∠C = 3: 2: 1

Let,

∠A = 3k

∠B = 2k

∠C = k

∠A + ∠B + ∠C = 180o

3k + 2k + k = 180o
6k = 180o

k = 30o

Therefore,

∠A = 3k = 90o

∠B = 2k = 60o

∠C = k = 30o

Now,

∠C + ∠ACE + ∠ECD = 180o (Linear pair)

30o + 900 + ∠ECD = 180o

∠ECD = 180o – 120o

= 60o

8. Question

In Fig. 9.37, AM ⊥ BC and AN is the bisector of ∠A. If ∠B =65° and ∠C =33°, find ∠MAN.

Answer

Given,

AM perpendicular to BC

AN is bisector of ∠A

Therefore, ∠NAC = ∠NAB

In

∠A + ∠B + ∠C = 180o

∠A + 65o + 33o = 180o

∠A = 180o – 98o

= 82o

∠NAC = ∠NAB = 41o (Therefore, AN is bisector of ∠A)

In

∠AMB + ∠MAB + ∠ABM = 180o

90o + ∠MAB + 65o = 180o

∠MAB + 155o = 1800

∠MAB = 25o

Therefore,

∠MAB + ∠MAN = ∠BAN

25o + ∠MAN = 41o

∠MAN = 41o – 25o

= 16o

9. Question

In a Δ ABC, AD bisects ∠A and ∠C >∠B. Prove that ∠ADB >∠ADC.

Answer

Given,

AB bisects ∠A (∠DAB = ∠DAC)

∠C > ∠B

In ,

∠ADB + ∠DAB + ∠B = 180o (i)

In ,

∠ADC + ∠DAC + ∠C = 180o (ii)

From (i) and (ii), we get

∠ADB + ∠DAB + ∠B = ∠ADC + ∠DAC + ∠C

∠ADB > ∠ADC (Therefore, ∠C > ∠B)

Hence, proved

10. Question

In Δ ABC, BD ⊥ AC and CE ⊥ AB. If BD and CE intersect at O , prove that ∠BOC = 180° - A.

Answer

Given,

BD perpendicular to AC

And,

CE perpendicular to AB

In

∠E + ∠B + ∠ECB = 180o

90o + ∠B + ∠ECB = 180o

∠B + ∠ECB = 90o

∠B = 90o - ∠ECB .....(i)

In
∠D + ∠C + ∠DBC = 180o

90o + ∠C + ∠DBC = 180o

∠C + ∠DBC = 90o

∠C = 90o - ∠DBC .....(ii)

Adding (i) and (ii), we get

∠B + ∠C = 180o (∠ECB + ∠DBC)

∠180 o - ∠A = 180o (∠ECB + ∠DBC)

∠A = ∠ECB + ∠DBC

∠A = ∠OCB + ∠OBC (Therefore, ∠ECB = ∠OCB and ∠DCB = ∠OCB) .... (iii)

In

∠BOC + (∠OBC + ∠OCB) = 180o

∠BOC + ∠A = 180o [From (iii)]

∠BOC = 180o - ∠A

Hence, proved

11. Question

In Fig. 9.38, AE bisects ∠CAD and ∠B =∠C. Prove that AE||BC.

Answer

Given,

AE bisects ∠CAD

∠B = ∠C

In

∠CAD = ∠B + ∠C

∠CAD = ∠C + ∠C

∠CAD = 2∠C

∠1 + ∠2 = 2∠C (Therefore, ∠CAD = ∠1 + ∠2)

∠2 + ∠2 = 2∠C (Therefore, AE bisects ∠CAD)

2∠2 = 2∠C

∠2 = ∠C (Alternate angles)

Therefore, AE ‖ BC

Hence, proved
12. Question

In Fig. 9.39, AB||DE. Find ∠ACD.

Answer

Since,

AB ‖ DE

∠ABC = ∠CDE (Alternate angles)

∠ABC = 40o

In

∠A + ∠B + ∠ACB = 180o

30o + 40o + ∠ACB = 180o

∠ACB = 180o – 70o

= 110o (i)

Now,

∠ACD + ∠ACB = 180o (Linear pair)

∠ACD + 110o = 180o [From (i)]

∠ACD = 180o – 110o

= 70o

Hence, ∠ACD = 70o.

13. Question

Which of the following statements are true (T) and which are false (F).

(i) Sum of the three angles of a triangle is 180°.

(ii) A triangle can have two right angles.

(iii) All the angles of a triangle can be less than 60°.

(iv) All the angles of a triangle can be greater than 60°.

(v) All the angles of a triangle can be equal to 60°.

(vi) A triangle can have two obtuse angles.

(vii) A triangle can have at most one obtuse angles.

(viii) If one angle of a triangle is obtuse, then it cannot be a right angled triangle.

(ix) An exterior angle of a triangle is led than either of its interior opposite angles.

(x) An exterior angle of a triangle is equal to the sum of the two interior opposite angles.

(xi) An exterior angle of a triangle is greater than the opposite interior angles.
Answer

(i) True

(ii) False

(iii) False

(iv) False

(v) True

(vi) False

(vii) True

(viii) True

(ix) False

(x) True

(xi)True

14. Question

Fill in the blanks to make the following statements true :

(i) Sum of the angles of a triangle is ……

(ii) An exterior angle of a triangle is equal to the two …… opposite angles.

(iii) An exterior angle of a triangle is always …..than either of the interior opposite angles.

(iv) A triangle cannot have more than ….right angles.

(v) A triangles cannot have more than ….. obtuse angles.

Answer

(i) 180 o

(ii) Interior

(iii) Greater

(iv) One

(v) One

CCE - Formative Assessment

1. Question

Define a triangle.

Answer

A plane figure with three straight sides and three angles.

2. Question

Write the sum of the angles of an obtuse triangle.

Answer

A triangle where one of the internal angles is obtuse (greater than 90 degrees) is called an obtuse triangle.
The sum of angles of obtuse triangle is also 180°.

3. Question

In Δ ABC, if ∠B = 60°, ∠C = 80° and the bisectors of angles ∠ABC and ∠ACB meet at a point O , then find the
measure of ∠BOC.
Answer

In BOC,

∠BOC + ∠OCB + ∠OBC = 180°

∠BOC + 1/2 × (80) + 1/2 × (40) = 180°

∠BOC = 180° -70o

∠BOC = 110°

14. Question

If the angles of a triangle are in the ratio 2: 1: 3, then find the measure of smallest angle.

Answer

Let,

∠1 = 2k, ∠2 = k and ∠3 = 3k

∠1 + ∠2 + ∠3 = 180°

6k = 180

k = 30o

Therefore, minimum angle be ∠2 = k = 30o.

5. Question

If the angles A, B and C of Δ ABC satisfy the relation B – A = C – B, then find the measure of ∠B.

Answer

Given,

In ABC,

B-A=C-B

B+B=A+C

2B = A + C (i)

Now,

A + B + C = 180°

B = 180 - (A + C) (ii)

Using (i) in (ii), we get

B = 180 - 2B

3B = 180°

B = 60°

6. Question

In Δ ABC, if bisectors of ∠ABC and ∠ACB intersect at O angle of 120°, then find the measure of ∠A.

Answer

In

∠BOC + ∠OBC + ∠OCB = 180o

120 o + ∠B + ∠C = 180o
 (∠B + ∠C) = 60o

∠B + ∠C = 120o (i)

In

∠A + ∠B + ∠C = 180o

∠A + 120o = 180o [From (i)]

∠A = 60o

7. Question

State exterior angle theorem.

Answer

If a side of a triangle is produced, the exterior angle so formed is equal to the sum of the two interior
opposite angles.

8. Question

If the side BC of Δ ABC is produced on both sides, then write the difference between the sum of the exterior
angles so formed and ∠A.

Answer

Given that,

BC produced on both sides

We know that,

∠A + ∠ABC + ∠ACB = 180o (i)

∠ABD = ∠A + ∠ACB (Exterior angle theorem) (ii)

∠ACE = ∠A + ∠ABC (Exterior angle theorem) (iii)

Adding (ii) and (iii), we get

∠ABD + ∠ACE = ∠A + (∠A + ∠ACB + ∠ACB)

∠ABD + ∠ACE = ∠A + 180o

(∠ABD + ∠ACE) - ∠A = 180o

Thus, between the sum of the exterior angles so formed and ∠A is 180 o.

9. Question

In a triangle ABC, if AB = AC and AB is produced to D such that BD = BC, find ∠ACD: ∠ADC.

Answer

Given,

AB = AC and,

BD = BC

∠2 = ∠3 (Since, AB = AC)

∠4 = ∠5 (Since, BD = BC)

= (i)

In

∠2 = ∠4 + ∠5
∠2 = 2∠4 (Since, ∠4 = ∠5)

∠3 = 2∠4 (Since, ∠3 = ∠2)

Thus, ∠ACD: ∠ADC = 3: 1

10. Question

The sum of two angles of a triangle is equal to its third angle. Determine the measure of the third angle.

Answer

Let,

∠1, ∠2 and ∠3 be the angles of a triangle.

∠1 + ∠2 = ∠3 (Given) (i)

We know that,

∠1 + ∠2 + ∠3 = 180o

∠3 + ∠3 = 180o [From (i)]

2∠3 = 180o

∠3 = 90o

Thus, third angle is 90o.

11. Question

In Fig. 9.40, if AB||CD, EF||BC, ∠BAC = 65° and ∠DHF = 35°, find ∠AGH.

Answer

Given,

AB ‖ CD and,

EF ‖ BC

∠BAC = 65o and ∠DHF = 35o

∠BAC = ∠ACD (Alternate angles)

∠ACD = 65o

∠DHF = ∠GHC (Vertically opposite angles)

∠GHC = 35o

In

∠GCH + ∠GHC + ∠HGC = 180o

65o + 35o + ∠HGC = 180o

∠HGC = 80o

∠AGH + ∠HGC = 180o (Linear pair)

∠AGH + 80o = 180o

∠AGH = 100o

12. Question

In Fig. 9.41, if AB || DE and BD || FG such that ∠FGH = 125° and ∠B = 55°, find a and y.

Answer

Given,

AB || DE and,

BD || FG

∠FGH + ∠FGE = 180o (Linear pair)

125 o + y = 180o

y = 55o

∠ABC = ∠BDE (Alternate angles)

∠BDF = ∠EFG = 55o (Alternate angles)

∠EFG + ∠FEG = 125o (By exterior angle theorem)

55o + ∠FEG = 125o

∠FEG = x = 70o

Thus, x = 70o and y = 55o.

13. Question

In Fig. 9.42, side BC of Δ ABC is produced to point D such that bisectors of ∠ABC and ∠ACD meet at a point
E. If ∠BAC = 68°, find ∠BEC.
Answer

By exterior angle theorem,

∠ACD = ∠A + ∠B

∠ACD = 68o + ∠B

∠ACD = 34o + ∠B

34o = ∠ACD - ∠EBC (i)

Now,

In

∠ECD = ∠EBC + ∠E

∠E = ∠ECD - ∠EBC

∠E = ∠ACD - ∠EBC (ii)

From (i) and (ii), we get

∠E = 34o

1. Question

If all the three angles of a triangle are equal, then each one of them is equal to

A. 90°

B. 45°

C. 60°

D. 30°

Answer

Let,

A, B and C be the angles of

A = B = C (Given)

We know that,

∠A + ∠B + ∠C = 180o

∠A + ∠A + ∠A = 180o

3∠A = 180o

∠A = 60o

Therefore,

∠A = ∠B = ∠C = 60o

Thus, each angle is equal to 60o.

2. Question

If two acute angles of a right triangle are equal, then each is equal to

A. 30°

B. 45°

C. 60°
D. 90°

Answer

Given that the triangle is acute.

So, ∠1, ∠2 and ∠3 be the angles of the triangle.

∠1 = 90o (Given)

∠2 = ∠3

We know that,

∠1 + ∠2 + ∠3 = 180o

90o + ∠2 + ∠2 = 180o

2∠2 = 180o – 90o

∠2 = 45o

Therefore, ∠2 = ∠3 = 45o

Thus, each acute angle is equal to 45o.

3. Question

An exterior angle of a triangle is equal to 100° and two interior opposite angles are equal, each of these
angles is equal to

A. 75°

B. 80°

C. 40°

D. 50°

Answer

Let, ∠1 and ∠2 be two opposite interior angles and ∠3 be exterior angle.

According to question,

∠1 + ∠2 = ∠3

∠1 + ∠1 = 100o

2∠1 = 100o

∠1 = 50o

Therefore, ∠1 = ∠2 = 50o

Thus, of these angles is equal to 50o.

4. Question

If one angle of a triangle is equal to the sum of the other two angles, then the triangle is

A. An isosceles triangle

B. An obtuse triangle

C. An equilateral triangle

D. A right triangle

Answer

A right triangle
5. Question

Side BC of a triangle ABC has been produced to a point D such that ∠ACD = 120°. If ∠B = ∠A, then ∠A is
equal to

A. 80°

B. 75°

C. 60°

D. 90°

Answer

By exterior angle theorem:

∠ACD = ∠A + ∠B

120 o = ∠A + ∠A

120 o =

240 o = 3∠A

∠A = 80o

6. Question

In Δ ABC ∠B= ∠C and ray AX bisects the exterior angle ∠DAC. If ∠DAX =70°, then ∠ACB =

A. 35°

B. 90°

C. 70°

D. 55°

Answer

AX bisects ∠DAC

∠CAD = 2 * ∠DAC

∠CAD = 2 * 70o

= 140o

By exterior angle theorem,

∠CAD = ∠B + ∠C

140 o = ∠C + ∠C (Therefore, ∠B = ∠C)

140 o = 2∠C

∠C = 70o

Therefore, ∠C = ∠ACB = 70o

7. Question

In a triangle, an exterior angle at a vertex is 95° and its one of the interior opposite angle is 55°, then the
measure of the other interior angle is

A. 55°

B. 85°

C. 40°
D. 9.0°

Answer

We know that,

In a triangle an exterior angle is equal to sum of two interior opposite angle.

Let, the required interior opposite angle be x.

x + 55o = 95o

x = 95o – 55o

= 40o

Thus, other interior angle is 40o.

8. Question

If the sides of a triangle are produced in order, then the sum of the three exterior angles so formed is

A. 90°

B. 180°

C. 270°

D. 360°

Answer

Let, ABC be a triangle and AB, BC and AC produced to D, E and F respectively.

∠A + ∠B + ∠C = 180o (i)

∠CBD = ∠C + ∠A (Exterior angle theorem) (ii)

∠ACE = ∠A + ∠B (Exterior angle theorem) (iii)

∠BAF = ∠B + ∠C (Exterior angle theorem) (iv)

Adding (ii), (iii) and (iv) we get

∠CBD + ∠ACE + ∠BAF = 2∠A + 2∠B + 2∠C

∠CBD + ∠ACE + ∠BAF = 2 (∠A + ∠B + ∠C)

∠CBD + ∠ACE + ∠BAF = 2 * 180o

∠CBD + ∠ACE + ∠BAF = 360o

Thus, sum of all three exterior angles is 360o.

9. Question

In Δ ABC, if ∠A = 100° AD bisects ∠A and AD⊥BC. Then, ∠B =

A. 50°

B. 90°

C. 40°

D. 100°

Answer

Given,

AD perpendicular to BC

∠A = 100o
In ,

∠ADB + ∠B + ∠DAC = 180o

90o + ∠B + ∠A = 180o

∠B + * 100 o = 180o – 90o

∠B + 50o = 90o

∠B = 40o

10. Question

An exterior angle of a triangle is 108° and its interior opposite angles are in the ratio 4 : 5. The angles of the
triangle are

A. 48°, 60°, 72°

B. 50°, 60°, 70°

C. 52°, 56°, 72°

D. 42°, 60°, 76°

Answer

Let ∠1, ∠2 and ∠3 be the angles of the triangle and ∠4 be its exterior angle.

∠4 = 1080 (Given)

∠1: ∠2 = 4: 5 (Given)

Let, ∠1 = 4k

∠2 = 5k

Now,

∠1 + ∠2 = 108o (Exterior angle theorem)

4k + 5k = 108o

9k = 108o

k = 12o

Thus,

∠1 = 4 * 12 = 48o

∠2 = 5 * 12 = 60o

We know that,

∠1 + ∠2 + ∠3 = 180o

48o + 60o + ∠3 = 180o

108 o + ∠3 = 180o

∠3 = 180o – 108o

= 72o

Thus, angles of triangle are 48o, 60o, 72o.

11. Question

In a Δ ABC, If ∠A = 60°, ∠B =80° and the bisectors of ∠B and ∠C meet at O , then ∠BOC=
A. 60°

B. 120°

C. 150°

D. 30°

Answer

In

∠A + ∠B + ∠C = 180o

60o + ∠B + ∠C = 180o

∠B + ∠C = 120o

∠B + ∠C = 60o (i)

∠BOC + ∠OBC + ∠OCB = 180o

∠BOC + ∠B + ∠C = 180o

∠BOC + (∠B + ∠C) = 180o

∠BOC + 60o = 180o [From (i)]

∠BOC = 120o

12. Question

If the bisectors of the acute angles of a right triangle meet at O , then the angle at O between the two
bisectors is

A. 45°

B. 95°

C. 135°

D. 90°

Answer

Let ABC is an acute angled triangle.

∠B = 90o

We know that,

∠A + ∠B + ∠C = 180o

∠A + 90o + ∠C = 180o

∠A + ∠C = 90o (i)

In

∠AOC + ∠ACD + ∠CAD = 180o

∠AOC + ∠C + ∠A = 180o

∠AOC + (∠A + ∠C) = 180o

∠AOC + * 90o = 180o [From (i)]

∠AOC + 45o = 180o

∠AOC = 180o – 45o

= 135o

Thus, the angle at O between two bisectors is equal to 135o.

13. Question

Line segments AB and CD intersect at O such that AC || DB. If ∠CAB = 45° and ∠CDB =55°, then ∠BOD =

A. 100°

B. 80°

C. 90°

D. 135°

Answer

AC ‖ BD

∠CAD = 45o

∠CDB = 55o

∠2 = ∠CAD (Alternate angle)

∠2 = 45o

In

∠BOD + ∠2 + ∠CDB = 180o

∠BOD + 45o + 55o = 180o

∠BOD + 100o = 180o

∠BOD = 180o – 100o

= 80o

14. Question

The bisectors of exterior angles at B and C of Δ ABC meet at O , if ∠A= x°, then ∠BOC =

A. 90°+

B. 90°-

C. 180°+

D. 180°-

Answer

∠OBC = 180o - ∠B - (180o - ∠B)

∠OBC = 90o - ∠B

And,

∠OCB = 180o - ∠C - (180o - ∠C)

∠OCB = 90o - ∠C

In

∠BOC + ∠OCB + ∠OBC = 180o

∠BOC + 90o - ∠C + 90o - ∠B = 180o

∠BOC = (∠B + ∠C)

∠BOC = (180o - ∠A) [From ]

∠BOC = 90o - ∠A

∠BOC = 90o -

15. Question

In Δ ABC, ∠A=50° and BC is produced to a point D. If the bisectors of ∠ABC and ∠ACD meet at E, then ∠E =

A. 25°

B. 50°

C. 100°

D. 75°

Answer

In Δ ABC

∠A + ∠B + ∠C = 180o

50o + ∠B + ∠C = 180o

∠B + ∠C = 180o – 50o

∠B + ∠C = 10o (i)

In

∠E + ∠BCE + ∠EBC = 180o

∠E + 180o – ( ∠ACD) + ∠B = 180o (ii)

By exterior angle theorem,

∠ACD = 50o + ∠B

Putting value of ∠ACD in (ii), we get

∠E + 180o - (50 o + ∠B) + ∠B = 180o

∠E – 25o - ∠B + ∠B = 0

∠E – 25o = 0

∠E = 25o

16. Question

The side BC of Δ ABC is produced to a point D. The bisector of ∠A meets side BC in L, If ∠ABC = 30° and
∠ACD = 115°, then ∠ALC =

A. 85°
B. 72 °

C. 145°

D. None of these

Answer

Given,

∠ABC = 30o

∠ACD = 115o

By exterior angle theorem,

∠ACD = ∠A + ∠B

115 o = ∠A + 30o

∠A = 85o

∠ACD + ∠ACL = 180o (Linear pair)

∠ACL = 65o

In

∠ALC + ∠LAC + ∠ACL = 180o

∠ALC + ∠A + 65o = 180o

∠ALC = 72.5o

17. Question

In Fig. 9.43, if EC||AB, ∠ECD =70° and ∠BDO =20° , then ∠OBD is

A. 20°

B. 50°

C. 60°

D. 70°

Answer

Given,

EC ‖ AB

∠ECD = 70o

∠BDO = 20o
Since,

EC ‖ AB

And, OC cuts them so

∠ECD = ∠1 (Alternate angle)

∠1 = 70o

∠1 + ∠3 = 180o (Linear pair)

∠3 = 110o

In

∠BOD + ∠OBD + ∠BDO = 180o

∠3 + ∠ODB + 20o = 180o

∠ODB = 50o

18. Question

In Fig. 9.44, x + y =

A. 270

B. 230

C. 210

D. 190°

Answer

By exterior angle theorem,

In

∠OCA + ∠AOC = x

x = 80o + 40o

= 120o

∠AOC = ∠DOB (Vertically opposite angle)

∠DOB = 40o

By exterior angle theorem,

In

y = ∠BOD + ∠ODB

= 40o + 70o

= 110o

Now, x + y = 230o
19. Question

If the measures of angles of a triangle are in the ratio of 3 : 4 : 5, what is the measure of the smallest angle of
the triangle?

A. 25°

B. 30°

C. 45°

D. 60°

Answer

Let,

∠1, ∠2 and ∠3 be the angles of the triangle which are in the ratio 3: 4: 5 respectively.

∠1 = 3k

∠2 = 4k

∠3 = 5k

We know that,

∠1 + ∠2 + ∠3 = 180o

3k + 4k + 5k = 180o

k = 15o

So,

∠1 = 3 * 15o = 45o

∠2 = 4 * 15o = 60o

∠3 = 5 * 15o = 75o

Thus, smallest angle is 45o.

20. Question

In Fig. 9.45, if AB ⊥ BC, then x =

A. 18

B. 22

C. 25

D. 32

Answer

Given,
AB is perpendicular to BC so ∠B = 90o

∠CED = 32o (Vertically opposite angles)

In

∠BDE + ∠BED + ∠DBE = 180o

x + 14o + 32o + x + 90o = 180o

2x = 44o

x = 22o

21. Question

In Fig. 9.46, what is z in terms of x and y?

A. x + y +180

B. x + y -180

C. 180° - (x + y)

D. x+y+360°

Answer

In given that,

x = ∠A + ∠B (Exterior angles)

z = ∠A (Vertically opposite angles)

y = ∠A + ∠C (Exterior angles)

We know that,

∠A + ∠B + ∠C= 180 o

z + x - ∠A + y - ∠A = 180o

-z = 180o – x – y

z = x + y – 180o

22. Question

In Fig. 9.47, for which value of x is l1 || l2?

A. 37

B. 43

C. 45

D. 47

Answer

Since,

l1‖ l2

And,

AB cuts them so,

∠DBA = ∠BAE = 78o

∠BAC + 35o = 78o

∠BAC = 43o

In

∠BAC + ∠ABC + ∠ACB = 180o

43o + x + 90o = 180o

x = 47o

23. Question

In Fig. 9.48, what is y in terms of x?

A. x

B. x

C. x

D. x

Answer
In

x + 2x + ∠ACB = 180o

∠ACB = 180o – 3x (i)

In

y + 180o – 3y + ∠ECD = 180o

y + 180o – 3y + 180o - ∠ACB = 180o

y= x

24. Question

In Fig. 9.49, if l1 || l2, the value of x is

A. 22

B. 30

C. 45

D. 60

Answer

Since,

l1‖ l2

And PQ cuts them

∠DPQ + ∠PQE = 180o (Consecutive interior angles)

a + a + b + b = 180o

2 (a + b) = 180o

a + b = 90o (i)

In

∠PAQ + a + b = 180o

∠PAQ = 90o

∠PAQ + x + x = 180o (Linear pair)

90o + 2x = 180o

x = 45o
25. Question

In Fig. 9.50, what is value of x?

A. 35

B. 45

C. 50

D. 60

Answer

In

∠ABC + ∠ACB + ∠CAB = 180o

5y + 3y + x = 180o

8y + x = 180o (i)

∠ABC + ∠CBD = 180o (Linear pair)

5y + 7y = 180o

y = 15o

Putting values of y in (i), we get

8 * 15 + xo = 180o

x = 60o

26. Question

In Δ RST (See Fig. 9.51), what is value of x ?

A. 40

B. 90°

C. 80°

D. 100
Answer

In

∠ROT + ∠RTO + ∠TRO = 180o

140 o+ b + a = 180o

a + b = 40o (i)

In

∠RST + ∠SRT + ∠STR = 180o

x + a + a + b + b = 180o

x + 2 (a + b) = 180o

x + 80o = 180o

x = 100o

27. Question

In Fig. 9.52, the value of x is

A. 65°

B. 80°

C. 95°

D. 120°

Answer

In

∠A + ∠ABD + ∠BDA = 180o

∠ABD = 100o

In

∠EBC + ∠ECB + ∠CEB = 180o

-100 o + 40o + ∠CEB = 00

∠CEB = 60o

∠CEB + ∠CED = 180o (Linear pair)

60o + x = 180o

x = 120o
28. Question

In Fig. 9.53, if BP||CQ and AC=BC, then the measure of x is

A. 20°

B. 25°

C. 30°

D. 35°

Answer

Given,

BP CQ

And,

AC ‖ BC

∠A = ∠ABC (Since, AC = BC)

In

∠A + ∠B + ∠C = 180o

∠A + ∠A + ∠C = 180o

2∠A + ∠C = 180o (i)

∠ACB + ∠ACQ + ∠QCD = 180o (Linear pair)

∠ACB + x = 110o (ii)

∠PBC + ∠BCQ = 180o (Co. interior angle)

20o + ∠A + ∠ACB + x = 180o

∠A = 50o (iii)

Using (iii) in (i), we get

2 * 50o + ∠ACB = 180o

∠ACB = 80o

Using value of ∠ACB in (ii)l we get

80o + x = 110o

x = 30o

29. Question

In Fig. 9.54, AB and CD are parallel lines and transversal EF intersects them at P and Q respectively. If
∠APR=25°, ∠RQC=30° and ∠CQF= 65°, then

A. x = 55°, y = 40°

B. x = 50°, y = 45°

C. x = 60°, y = 35°

D. x = 35°, y = 60°

Answer

Given,

AB ‖ CD

And, EF cuts them

So, 30o + 65o + ∠PQR = 180o

95o + ∠PQR = 180o

∠PQR = 85o

∠APQ + ∠PQC = 180o (Co. interior angle)

25o + y + 85o + 30o = 180o

y = 40o

In

∠PQR + ∠PRQ + ∠QPR = 180o

85o + x + y = 180o

x = 55o

Thus, x = 55o and y = 40o

30. Question

The base BC of triangle ABC is produced both ways and the measure of exterior angles formed are 94° and
126°. Then, ∠BAC=

A. 94°

B. 54°

C. 40°

D. 44°

Answer

Given,
∠ABD = 94o and

∠ACE = 126o

∠ABD + ∠ABC = 180o (Linear pair)

∠ABC = 86o (i)

∠ACE + ∠ACB = 180o (Linear pair)

∠ACB = 54o (ii)

In

∠ABC + ∠ACB + ∠BAC = 180o

86o + 54o + ∠BAC = 180o

∠BAC = 40o