GATE CE 2024 Set 1 — Question 25
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If the number of sides resulting in a closed traverse is increased from three to four, the sum of the interior angles increases by
Correct answer
(B) 180^
Solution
The sum of the interior angles of a closed traverse with sides is given by the formula .
1.For a triangle ():
Sum of interior angles 2.For a quadrilateral ():
Sum of interior angles 3.Increase in the sum of interior angles:
Increase Therefore, the sum of the interior angles increases by .Continue learning with Success Tracker
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