Practice Questions

Part of Angles in Polygons · Section 9 of 10

Study NotesUnit: Geometry & MeasuresGCSE

This study notes covers Practice Questions within Angles in Polygons for GCSE Mathematics. Revise Angles in Polygons in Geometry & Measures for GCSE Mathematics with 12 exam-style questions and 3 flashcards. This topic appears regularly enough that it should still be part of a steady revision cycle. It is section 9 of 10 in this topic. Use this study notes to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.

Practice Questions

Q1 Calculate the sum of interior angles in a dodecagon (12-sided polygon).
Hint: Sum = (n − 2) × 180°

Sum = (12 − 2) × 180°

Sum = 10 × 180° = 1800°

[1] (12 − 2) × 180 or equivalent
[1] 1800°
Q2 Find the size of each interior angle in a regular nonagon (9 sides).
Hint: Find the exterior angle first: 360° ÷ 9

Exterior = 360° ÷ 9 = 40°

Interior = 180° − 40° = 140°

[1] Correct method
[1] 140°
Q3 A regular polygon has an exterior angle of 24°. How many sides does it have?

n = 360° ÷ exterior angle

n = 360° ÷ 24° = 15 sides

[1] 360 ÷ 24
[1] 15
Q4 A hexagon has angles of 125°, 110°, 98°, 140°, and 140°. Find the sixth angle.

Sum in hexagon = (6 − 2) × 180° = 720°

Known = 125 + 110 + 98 + 140 + 140 = 613°

Sixth angle = 720° − 613° = 107°

[1] Interior sum = 720°
[1] Subtracts known angles
[1] 107°

Practice questions for Angles in Polygons

What is the sum of the interior angles of a hexagon?

  • A. 540°
  • B. 720°
  • C. 900°
  • D. 360°
1 markfoundation

Explain how the formula (n − 2) × 180° for the sum of interior angles of a polygon is derived.

2 markshigher

Quick recall flashcards

Interior Angle Sum
Sum = (n - 2) × 180° for n-sided polygon
Exterior Angle Sum
Always 360° for any polygon

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