The figure, not drawn to scale, is made up of an isosceles triangle and a rhombus. ∠n = ∠p, ∠k is thrice ∠p, ∠m is thrice ∠q and ∠n is less than ∠q by 30°.
- Find ∠n.
- Find the difference between ∠k and ∠n.
(a)
∠n = 1 u
∠p = 1 u
∠q = 1 u + 30°
1 u + 30° + 1 u + 30° + 1 u = 180° (Angles sum of triangle)
3 u + 60° = 180°
3 u = 180° - 60° = 120°
1 u = 120° ÷ 3 = 40°
∠n = 1 u = 40°
(b)
∠k = 3 u
∠k - ∠n
= 3 u - 1 u
= 2 u
= 2 x 40°
= 80°
Answer(s): (a) 40°; (b) 80°