ISEE Upper Level Quantitative : Other Quadrilaterals

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Example Question #1 : Other Quadrilaterals

Three of the interior angles of a quadrilateral measure \(\displaystyle 100 ^{\circ }\)\(\displaystyle 105^{\circ }\), and \(\displaystyle 110 ^{\circ }\). What is the measure of the fourth interior angle?

Possible Answers:

This quadrilateral cannot exist.

\(\displaystyle 15 ^{\circ }\)

\(\displaystyle 35^{\circ }\)

\(\displaystyle 45^{\circ }\)

\(\displaystyle 25^{\circ }\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 45^{\circ }\)

Explanation:

The measures of the angles of a quadrilateral have sum \(\displaystyle 360^{\circ }\). If \(\displaystyle x\) is the measure of the unknown angle, then:

\(\displaystyle x + 100 + 105 + 110 = 360\)

\(\displaystyle x + 315= 360\)

\(\displaystyle x + 315-315= 360-315\)

\(\displaystyle x = 45\)

The measure of the fourth angle is \(\displaystyle 45^{\circ }\).

Example Question #2 : Quadrilaterals

In a certain quadrilateral, three of the angles are \(\displaystyle 65^{\circ}\), \(\displaystyle 120^{\circ}\), and \(\displaystyle 34^{\circ}\). What is the measure of the fourth angle?

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 29^{\circ}\)

\(\displaystyle 219^{\circ}\)

\(\displaystyle 141^{\circ}\)

\(\displaystyle 139^{\circ}\)

\(\displaystyle 41^{\circ}\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 141^{\circ}\)

Explanation:

A quadrilateral has four angles totalling \(\displaystyle 360^{\circ}\). So, first add up the three angles given. The sum is \(\displaystyle 219^{\circ}\). Then, subtract that from 360. This gives you the missing angle, which is \(\displaystyle 141^{\circ}\).

Example Question #201 : Isee Upper Level (Grades 9 12) Quantitative Reasoning

The angles of Quadrilateral A measure \(\displaystyle 80^{\circ }, 80^{\circ }, 80^{\circ }, x^{\circ }\)

The angles of Pentagon B measure \(\displaystyle 100^{\circ }, 100^{\circ }, 100^{\circ }, 100^{\circ }, y^{\circ }\)

Which is the greater quantity?

(A) \(\displaystyle x\)

(B) \(\displaystyle y\)

Possible Answers:

It is impossible to determine which is greater from the information given

(A) and (B) are equal

(B) is greater

(A) is greater

Correct answer:

(B) is greater

Explanation:

The sum of the measures of the angles of a quadrilateral is \(\displaystyle 360^{\circ }\); the sum of the measures if a pentagon is \(\displaystyle 540^{\circ }\). Therefore, 

\(\displaystyle x + 80 + 80 + 80 = 360\)

\(\displaystyle x + 240 = 360\)

\(\displaystyle x = 120\)

and 

\(\displaystyle y + 100+ 100+ 100+ 100 = 540\)

\(\displaystyle y + 4 00 = 540\)

\(\displaystyle y = 140\)

\(\displaystyle y > x\), so (B) is greater.

Example Question #1 : Other Quadrilaterals

Three of the interior angles of a quadrilateral measure \(\displaystyle 100 ^{\circ }\)\(\displaystyle 105^{\circ }\), and \(\displaystyle 110 ^{\circ }\). What is the measure of the fourth interior angle?

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 35^{\circ }\)

\(\displaystyle 25^{\circ }\)

\(\displaystyle 15 ^{\circ }\)

\(\displaystyle 45^{\circ }\)

This quadrilateral cannot exist.

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 45^{\circ }\)

Explanation:

The measures of the angles of a quadrilateral have sum \(\displaystyle 360^{\circ }\). If \(\displaystyle x\) is the measure of the unknown angle, then:

\(\displaystyle x + 100 + 105 + 110 = 360\)

\(\displaystyle x + 315= 360\)

\(\displaystyle x + 315-315= 360-315\)

\(\displaystyle x = 45\)

The measure of the fourth angle is \(\displaystyle 45^{\circ }\).

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