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In Fig., AC ⊥ CE and ∠A :∠B : ∠C = 3 : 2 : 1, find the value of ∠ECD.

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In the given triangle, the angles are in the ratio 3:2:1.Let the angles of the triangle be 3x, 2x and x.Because of the angle sum property of the triangle, we can say that:3x+2x+x = 180°6x = 180°Or, x = 30° ...(i)Also, ACB +ACE +ECD = 180°x+ 90°+ECD = 180° (ACE = 90°)ECD = 60° [From (i)]

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