Q67
In ΔPQR, S is a point on the side QR such that ∠QPS = 1/2 ∠PSR, ∠QPR = 78° and ∠PRS = 44°. What is the measure of ∠PSQ?
In ΔPQR, S is a point on the side QR such that ∠QPS = ∠PSR, ∠QPR = 78° and ∠PRS = 44°. What is the measure of ∠PSQ?
A.
56°
B.
68°
C.
64°
AnswerD.
58°
Answer: Option C
Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
∠QPS = ∠PSR = x (Let)∠PSR = 2x
∠PQS + ∠QPS = 2x
∠QPR = 78° and ∠PRS = 44°

In ΔPQR
∠P + ∠Q + ∠R = 180°
78° + x + 44° = 180°
x = 180° - 122°
x = 58°
∠PSQ = 180° - 2x
= 180° - 2 × 58°
= 180° - 116°
= 64°