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IPMAT Indore 2024 - QA (MCQ) Q20 Explanation

Author : Akash Kumar Singh

November 24, 2024

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Explanation:

(a) In △ABD, ∠ ABD = ∠ ACD = x (let′s say) (∵ AB = AC)

Now,take ∠CDE = y

∠AED =x+y (Using exterior angle property)

∴ ∠ADE =x+y (ADE is an isosceles △,AD = AE)

∴ ∠DAE =180° − (2x+2y)

Using angle sum property, in △ ABC

A+∠B+∠C=

⇒x+(30°+180−2x−2y)+x=180°

⇒2y=30°

⇒ y= ∠CDE = 15°. Ans