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Question
If ΔABC ~ ΔLMN and ∠A = 60° then ∠L = ?
Options
45°
60°
25°
40°
Solution
60°
In ΔABC and ΔLMN,
ΔABC ~ ΔLMN
∴ ∠A ≅ ∠L ...(Corresponding angles of similar triangles)
But ∠A = 60° ...(Given)
∴ ∠L = 60°.
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