In a triangle ABC, ∠A=8x,∠B=5x and AB = AC, then the value of x is .
A
60∘
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B
10∘
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C
40∘
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Solution
The correct option is B10∘ Given, ∠A=8x,∠B=5x AB = AC In triangle ABC, ∠B=∠C=5x [ Angles oppsite to equal sides are always equal] ∠A+∠B+∠C=180∘ 8x+5x+5x=180∘ [Angle Sum Property] 18x=180∘ x=10∘