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In an isosceles triangle, if the vertex angle is twice the sum of the base angles, then the angles of the triangle are


A

90o, 45o, 45o

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120o, 30o, 30o

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60o, 60o, 60o

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80o, 50o, 50o

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Solution

The correct option is B

120o, 30o, 30o


Let the base angles be x and x.

Then, vertical angle = 4x.

Now, x + x + 4x = 180° (angle sum property of a triangle)

therefore x = 30°

Hence, angles of the triangle are 120°, 30°, 30°.


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