Question

In figure, if AB ∥ CD, CD ∥ EF and y : z = 3 : 7, then find x.

• A. ${112}^{\circ }$
• B. ${116}^{\circ }$
• C. ${96}^{\circ }$
• D. ${126}^{\circ }$

Answer 1

The correct option is D ${126}^{\circ }$

Given CD || EF
$\Rightarrow \angle CGH=\angle FHG$
($\because$Alternate interior angles are equal)
$\Rightarrow \angle CGH=z$

Also,
$\angle CGI+\angle CGH={180}^{\circ }$
($\because$They both form a linear pair)
$\Rightarrow y+z={180}^{\circ }$ (i)

Given y : z = 3 : 7
Let y as 3k and z as 7k for some k $ϵ$ R
$y+z={180}^{\circ }$ (from (i))
$\Rightarrow 3k+7k={180}^{\circ }$
$\Rightarrow 10k={180}^{\circ }$
$\Rightarrow k={18}^{\circ }$

$\Rightarrow z=7k=7\left({18}^{\circ }\right)={126}^{\circ }$

Also, AB || CD
$x=z$
($\because$ Corresponding angles are equal)

$\Rightarrow \angle x={126}^{\circ }$