Angles in Polygons & Parallel Lines Practice Questions

Question 1

4 marks
(a)

Work out the size of each exterior angle of a regular polygon with 1515 sides.

(b)

Work out the size of each interior angle of a regular polygon with 1515 sides.

(c)

Each interior angle of a different regular polygon is 165∘165^\circ.

Work out the number of sides of this polygon.

Question 2

4 marks

Diagram NOT accurately drawn.

ABAB and CDCD are parallel lines. EFEF is a straight line that crosses ABAB at PP and crosses CDCD at QQ.

ABCDPQEF68°xy

(a)

Write down the size of the angle marked xx.

Give a reason for your answer.

(b)

Work out the size of the angle marked yy.

Give a reason for your answer.