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Set 4: Triangles (Beginner)

Explanation

Answer: D

PROBLEM

A triangle has angles of 70 degrees and 40 degrees. What is the third angle?

A triangle has angles of 70 degrees and 40 degrees. What is the third angle?

A.

69

B.

71

C.

73

D.

70

✓ Correct

Detailed Explanation

Choice D is the best answer. Third angle = 180 - 70 - 40 = 70 degrees

Why others are wrong:
A: 69 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
B: 71 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
C: 73 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.