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Set 1: Linear Equations (Intermediate)

Explanation

Answer: A

The angles of a triangle are in ratio 1:2:3. What is the smallest angle?

A.

30

✓ Correct
B.

90

C.

45

D.

60

Detailed Explanation

Choice A is correct. Choice Ahoice D is the correct answer. 1. Equation: x+2x+3x=180x + 2 x + 3 x = 180 2. Combine: 6x=1806x = 180 3. Divide by 6: x=30x = 30 Choice Ahoice D is incorrect because this is the middle angle. Choice Ahoice C is incorrect because this is the largest angle. Choice Ahoice C is incorrect because it results from an error in the solution process.

Key Steps:

The correct answer is 30

Why others are wrong:
B: Choice B is incorrect and may result from a calculation error.
C: Choice C is incorrect and may result from a calculation error.
D: Choice D is incorrect and may result from a calculation error.

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