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


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