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In an isosceles triangle PQR, PQ = PR and angle Q measures 40o then the measure of angle P is:


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140o

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60o

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C

100o

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80o

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Solution

The correct option is C

100o


In isosceles triangle PQR, PQ = QR

Thus, Angle Q = Angle R = 400

Now, Angle P + Angle Q + Angle R = 1800

Angle P + 400 + 400 = 1800

Angle P = 1800 - 800 = 100o


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