Question

The angles of a triangle are in
the ratio 2:5:8.Find each angle.

Answer 1

Let the angles be 2x,5x and 8x.

Sum of all angles in a triangle = 180°

2x + 5x + 8x = 180°

15x = 180°

x = 180°/15

x = 12

Each angles of the triangle =

2x = 2×12 = 24°

5x = 5×12 = 60°

8x = 8×12 = 96°