JSCE Mathematics 2024 Objective — Question 47

Question 47 of 80 from the Junior Secondary Certificate Examination (JSCE) Mathematics 2024 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

Calculate the value of x in the figure below;

• A. 65°
• B. 100°
• C. 115°
• D. 120°Correct

Explanation

The lines are parallel, so the angles on the same side of the transversal add up to 180°: x + 20° = 180° - 40° = 140°. x = 120°.

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