The figure is not drawn to scale. ∠FEG = 41°, FE = FG and EK//FJ. Given that ∠p is
12 of ∠m and ∠p is 4 times of ∠n, find
- ∠p
- ∠k
(a)
p : m = 1 : 2
m = 2 p
n : p = 1 : 4
m = 2 x 4= 8
m : n : p = 8 : 1 : 4
∠FGE = 41° (Isosceles triangle)
∠EGH
= 180° - 41°
= 139° (Angles on a straight line)
1 u + 4 u + 8 u + 139° = 360° (Sum of angles in a quadrilateral)
13 u = 360° - 139° = 221°
1 u = 221 ÷ 13 = 17°
∠p
= 4 x 1 u
= 4 x 17°
= 68°
(b)
∠FGE = ∠FEG = 41° (Isosceles triangle)
∠GLJ = ∠GEK = 68° (Corresponding angles, EK//FJ)
∠k
= 68° - 41°
= 27° (Exterior angle of a triangle)
Answer(s): (a) 68°; (b) 27°