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Set 1: Triangles (Beginner)

Explanation

Answer: A

PROBLEM

A triangle has angles of 62 degrees and 57 degrees. What is the third angle?

A triangle has angles of 62 degrees and 57 degrees. What is the third angle?

A.

61

✓ Correct
B.

64

C.

63

D.

62

Detailed Explanation

Choice A is the best answer. Third angle = 180 - 62 - 57 = 61 degrees

Why others are wrong:
B: 64 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
C: 63 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
D: 62 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.