JAMB Mathematics 2015 Objective — Question 35

Question 35 of 50 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Mathematics 2015 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

In the figure, PQ∥RS and ∠PTR = 37°. What is the value of x?

A. 127°Correct
B. 37°
C. 53°
D. 90°

Explanation

Using angle relationships between the parallel lines PQ and RS with the transversal TS, x = 180°−37°−16° ... the exterior angle at S equals 127° by the co-interior/exterior angle relationship for this figure.

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