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The angles of a quadrilateral are in the ratio 1 : 2 : 3 : 4. The smallest angle is ______. - Mathematics

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The angles of a quadrilateral are in the ratio 1 : 2 : 3 : 4. The smallest angle is ______.

Options

  • 72°

  • 144°

  • 36°

  • 18°

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Solution

The angles of a quadrilateral are in the ratio 1 : 2 : 3 : 4. The smallest angle is 36°.

Explanation:

Let the angles be x, 2x, 3x, 4x

Sum of interior angles of a quadrilateral = 360°

x + 2x + 3x + 4x = 360°

⇒ 10x = 360°

⇒ x = 36°

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Chapter 5: Understanding Quadrilaterals and Practical Geometry - Exercise [Page 147]

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NCERT Exemplar Mathematics [English] Class 8
Chapter 5 Understanding Quadrilaterals and Practical Geometry
Exercise | Q 26. | Page 147

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