Question

Segment $BD$ and $AE$ intersect at $C,$ as shown, $AB=BC=CD=CE,$ and $\angle A=\dfrac52\angle B.$ What is the degree measure of $\angle D?$

$52.5$

$55$

$57.5$

$60$

$62.5$

Answer: A

Concepts:angle chasing isosceles triangle angle sum

Difficulty rating: 1240

Solution:

Since $\triangle ABC$ is isosceles with $AB=BC,$ we have $\angle A=\angle C.$ With $\angle A=\dfrac52\angle B,$ the angle sum gives $\dfrac52\angle B+\dfrac52\angle B+\angle B=180^\circ,$ so $\angle B=30^\circ$ and $\angle ACB=75^\circ.$

By vertical angles $\angle DCE=75^\circ.$ Since $CD=CE,$ triangle $CDE$ is isosceles, so $2\angle D+75^\circ=180^\circ,$ giving $\angle D=52.5^\circ.$

Thus, the correct answer is A.

2009 AMC 10B Problem 9

Answer: A

Difficulty rating: 1240

Solution:

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