In the diagram, (bar{OX}) bisects o, calculate the value of
- A.
68o - B.
72o - C.
112o - D.
124o
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation
In (Delta) XYZ, 2m + 2n + 68o = 180o
2(m + n) + 68o = 180o…(1)
in (Delta) XOZ, m + n + q = 180o …(2)
(m + n) = 180o – q…(3)
substituting 180o – q for (m + n) in (1) gives
2(180o – q) + 68o = 180o
360o – 2q = 180o – 68o
360o – 2q = 112o
360o – 112o = 2q
248o = 2q
q = (frac{248^o}{2})
= 124o
hence, o