SSAT Math Question 166: Answer and Explanation

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Question: 166

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mAngle.jpg2 = 60°

NOTE: Figure not drawn to scale.

Which of the following is true?

  • A. mAngle.jpg1 + mAngle.jpg3 > 180°
  • B. mAngle.jpg1 > mAngle.jpg3
  • C. mAngle.jpg1 = mAngle.jpg3
  • D. mAngle.jpg1 - mAngle.jpg3 > mAngle.jpg2

Correct Answer: E

Explanation:

The correct answer is (E). This is a tricky problem. Choices (B), (C), and (D) might be true in some cases, depending upon the exact measurements of Angle.jpg1 and Angle.jpg3 The only answer that is true no matter what the measures of Angle.jpg1 and Angle.jpg3 is the one in which their sum is equal to 120°.

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