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Set 5: Triangles (Beginner)

Explanation

Answer: D

PROBLEM

A triangle has angles of 50 degrees and 70 degrees. What is the third angle?

A triangle has angles of 50 degrees and 70 degrees. What is the third angle?

A.

58

B.

59

C.

62

D.

60

✓ Correct

Detailed Explanation

Choice D is the best answer. Third angle = 180 - 50 - 70 = 60 degrees

Why others are wrong:
A: 58 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
B: 59 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
C: 62 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.