the side of BC of  triangle abc has been produced to a point D , such that angle ACD=140 degree. If angle B =2/5 angle A, then find angleA .

ACD = 140(Given)

ABC = (2/5) BAC

ACD = ABC + BAC  (Exterior angle property)

1400 = (2/5) BAC + BAC 

1400 = (7/5) BAC 

BAC = 20 × 5

BAC = 1000

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we know that exterior angle =sum of corresponding interior angle

then,

140=A+(2/5)A  .........(B=(2/5)A)

140=7A/5

700=7A

A=100

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