SSC CGL 2019 PYQ — Question 59

SSC CGL Tier II Quant - 12/09/2019 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q59

The sides PQ and PR of triangle PQR are produced to points S and T, respectively. The bisectors of ∠SQR and ∠TRQ meet at U. If ∠QUR = 79°, then the measure of ∠P is:

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 22°.

∠QUR = 90° - (∠P/2)

⇒ ∠P/2 = 90° - 79°

⇒ ∠P/2 = 11°

⇒ ∠P = 22°