WAEC - Mathematics (2010 - No. 35)

In the diagram, < PSR = 220^o, < SPQ = 58^o and < PQR = 41^o. Calculate the obtuse angle QRS.

90^o

100^o

121^o

60^o

Explanation

Joining SQ. In \(\bigtriangleup\) SPQ,

(22^o + a) + 55^o + (41^o + b) = 180^o

121^o + a + b = 180^o

a + b = 180 - 121

a + b = 59^o.....(1)

In \(\bigtriangleup\) SRPQ; R + a + b = 180^o

R + 59^o = 180^o

(in (1), a + b = 59^o)

R = 180 - 59

R = 121^o

WAEC - Mathematics (2010 - No. 35)

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