SSC CGL 2018 PYQ — Question 64

SSC CGL Tier II Quant - 19/02/2018 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q64

In the given figure, ABCD is a square, BCXYZ is a regular pentagon and ABE is an equilateral triangle. What is the value (in degrees) of ∠EBZ?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 102°

Each internal angle of regular pentagon = 180° - 360°/5 = 108°

Each internal angle of Square = 90°

Each internal angle of Equilateral Triangle = 60°

Hence,

∠EBZ = 360° - ∠EBA - ∠ABC - ∠ZBC

= 360° - 60° - 90° - 108°

= 102°