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Aptitude · Q60

Triangles

Competitive Exams · Aptitude · question 60

Q60

The side QR of an equilateral triangle PQR is produced to the point S in such a way that QR = RS and P is joined to S. Then the measure of ∠PSR is

A.
30°
Answer
B.
15°
C.
60°
D.
45°

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
According to question,
Given :
Triangles mcq solution image
PQR is an equilateral triangle
QR = RS
PR = RS
∠SRP = 180° - 60° (Exterior ∠)
∠SRP = 120°
∴ ∠RPS = ∠RSP
∴ ∠RPS + ∠PRS + ∠RSP = 180°
2∠PSR = 180° - 120°
∠PSR =
∠PSR = 30°