SSC CGL 2019 PYQ — Question 61

SSC CGL - 6th June 2019 - Shift 3 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q61

PQRS is a cyclic quadrilateral. If ∠P is thrice ∠R and ∠S is 5 times ∠Q, what is the sum of ∠Q and ∠R?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

Correct answer is option 1 i.e. 75°

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Sum of opposite angles in cyclic quadrilateral = 180

∠P = 3 ∠R and ∠S = 5∠Q

 

∠P + ∠R = ∠Q + ∠S = 180

∠P + ∠R = 180

4 ∠R = 180

∠R = 45

 

∠Q + ∠S = 180

6 ∠Q = 180

∠Q = 30

180/4 = 45

180/6 = 30

 

∠R + ∠Q = 75

45 + 30 = 75