Question

In the given diagram, $\angle XOB$ and \(\angleYO^'P\) are called ________.

• A. corresponding angles
• B. alternate interior angles
• C. alternate exterior angles
• D. interior angles on the same side of the transversal

Answer 1

The correct option is C

alternate exterior angles

Angles on the alternate sides of a transversal and on the exterior of the other two lines are called alternate exterior angles.

Angles which form a pair of alternate exterior angles are always equal.
The two angles given in the figure are equal.