In Fig. 9.36, AC ⊥ CE and ∠A : ∠B :∠C = 3:2:1, find the value of ∠ECD.
Given,
AC is perpendicular to CE
∠A: ∠B: ∠C = 3: 2: 1
Let,
∠A = 3k
∠B = 2k
∠C = k
∠A + ∠B + ∠C = 180o
3k + 2k + k = 180o
6k = 180o
k = 30o
Therefore,
∠A = 3k = 90o
∠B = 2k = 60o
∠C = k = 30o
Now,
∠C + ∠ACE + ∠ECD = 180o (Linear pair)
30o + 900 + ∠ECD = 180o
∠ECD = 180o – 120o
= 60o