In the figure, QRST is a rectangle; PT// QM, angle P = 60o. Find angle MUR
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
150o
B
30o
C
60o
D
120o
E
90o
Verified Correct Answer: A.
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
In the given figure, QRST is a rectangle with PT parallel to QM and ∠TPQ = 60^\circ.
Since PT ∥ QM, and PQ is a transversal, the corresponding angle ∠PQM = 60^\circ, so the remaining angle ∠MQR = 90^\circ − 60^\circ = 30^\circ.
Therefore, ∠MUR (the angle formed by the line from M through U to R) is supplementary to this 30^\circ angle, making it 180^\circ − 30^\circ = 150^\circ
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #32763)