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The exterior angle at C of △ABC is 140°, and the two interior opposite angles are in the ratio 3 : 4. Find the smaller of them.

Class 9Exterior Angle of a TriangleGeometry — Lines and Angles
  • A20°
  • B60°
  • C80°
  • D40°

Step-by-Step Solution

3k + 4k = 140°, so k = 20°. The angles are 60° and 80°; the smaller is 60°. (40° is the interior angle at C.)
Answer: B) 60°

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