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It is possible to have a regular polygon having each exterior angle as 75 o . Mark True / False.

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It is possible to have a regular polygon having each exterior angle as 75°.

Mark True / False.

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Solution

1. Break Down the Problem

To determine if it's possible to have a regular polygon with each exterior angle measuring 7575^\circ, we need to analyze the properties of exterior angles of polygons.

2. Relevant Concepts

The formula for the measure of each exterior angle of a regular polygon is given by:

Exterior Angle=360n \text{Exterior Angle} = \frac{360^\circ}{n}

where nn is the number of sides of the polygon.

3. Analysis and Detail

We can set the exterior angle equal to 7575^\circ and solve for nn:

75=360n 75^\circ = \frac{360^\circ}{n}

To find nn, we can rearrange the equation:

n=36075 n = \frac{360^\circ}{75^\circ}

4. Verify and Summarize

Now, performing the calculation:

n=36075=4.8 n = \frac{360}{75} = 4.8

Since nn must be a whole number (polygons have a finite number of sides), n=4.8n = 4.8 is invalid.

Final Answer

Thus, it is False that a regular polygon can have each exterior angle as 7575^\circ.

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