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In the diagram, PQ is a straight line, (m + n) = 110\(^o\) and (n...

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WAEC 2018

In the diagram, PQ is a straight line, (m + n) = 110\(^o\) and (n + r) = 130\(^o\) and (m + r) = 120\(^o\). Find the ratio of m : n : r

 

  • A. 2 : 3 : 4
  • B. 3 : 4 : 5
  • C. 4 : 5 : 6
  • D. 5 : 6 : 7
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Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation

m + n = 110\(^o\), (n + r) = 130\(^o\)

(m + n) = 120\(^o\)

then, r = 130\(^o\) - n

and;

m + (130^o - n) = 120\(^o\)

m - n = -10\(^o\)

2m + (n + r) = 110 + 120 = 230

2m + 130 = 230

2m = 230 - 130

m = \(\frac{100}{2}\) = 50\(^o\)

n = 110\(^o\) - 50\(^o\)

= 60\(^o\)

r = 130\(^o\) - 60\(^o\) = 70\(^o\)

Hence, the ratio m : n : r

= 50 : 60 : 70

= 5 : 6 : 7


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