In the figure, not drawn to scale. NPQR is a square. QRS is an equilateral triangle and NQ is a straight line. Find
- Two-thirds of ∠NTS
- Thrice of ∠SQT
(a)
∠RNQ = 45° (Right angle)
∠TRQ = 60° (Equilateral triangle)
∠NRT
= 90° - ∠TRQ
= 90° - 60°
= 30°
∠NTS
= 30° + 45° (Exterior angle of a triangle)
= 75°
Two-thirds of ∠NTS
=
23 x 75°
= 50°
(b)
∠STQ
= 180° - ∠NTS
= 180° - 75°
= 105° (Angles on a straight line)
∠SQT
= 180° - 60° - 105°
= 15° (Angles sum of triangle)
Thrice of ∠SQT
= 3 x 15°
= 45°
Answer(s): (a) 50°; (b) 45°