Standard Mathematics Primary 6 Angles

In the figure, lines AB and CD intersect at point O. ∠AOC is 4 times ∠BOC. Find ∠AOC.

A 36°
B 120°
C 144°
D 160°
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Worked Solution

Step 1: ∠AOC and ∠BOC lie on straight line AB, so ∠AOC + ∠BOC = 180°. Step 2: Let ∠BOC = x. Then ∠AOC = 4x. Step 3: 4x + x = 180° 5x = 180° x = 36° Step 4: ∠AOC = 4 × 36° = 144°. Answer: 144°

Correct answer: 144°

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