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Question
In ∆LMN, ∠L = 60°, ∠M = 50°. If ∆LMN ~ ∆PQR then the value of ∠R is
Options
40°
70°
30°
110°
Solution
70°
Explanation;
Hint:
Since ∆LMN ~ ∆PQR
∠N = ∠R
∠N = 180 – (60 + 50)
= 180 – 110°
∠N = 70° ∴ ∠R = 70°
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