The angles of a triangle are in the ratio 2: 3: 4. Find the angles of the triangle.
It is given to us –
The angles of a triangle are in the ratio 2: 3: 4.
We have to find the angles of the triangle.
Let us draw a ΔABC. Since the angles of the triangle is in the ratio 2: 3: 4, we can say that
∠A:∠B:∠C = 2:3:4
Let us assume,
∠A = 2x, ∠B = 3x, and ∠C = 4x - - - - (i)
We know that the sum of the three angles of a triangle is equal to 180°.
⇒ ∠A + ∠B + ∠C = 180°
⇒ 2x + 3x + 4x = 180° [From equation (i)]
⇒ 9x = 180°
⇒ x = 20°
Substituting the value of x = 20° in equation (i), we get
∠A = 2x = 2 × 20° = 40°,
∠B = 3x = 3 × 20° = 60°, and
∠C = 4x = 4 × 20° = 80°
Thus, the angles of the triangle are 40°, 60°, and 80°.