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Properties of Polygons: Mastery Test

Select the correct answer.

A regular convex polygon has eight sides. What is the measure of an exterior angle?

A. 36°
B. 45°
C. 60°
D. 135°

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Sagot :

To determine the measure of an exterior angle of a regular convex polygon, you can use the formula for the measure of an exterior angle:

[tex]\[ \text{Exterior Angle} = \frac{360^\circ}{n} \][/tex]

where [tex]\( n \)[/tex] is the number of sides of the polygon.

Given that the polygon has eight sides ([tex]\( n = 8 \)[/tex]), we can apply the formula:

[tex]\[ \text{Exterior Angle} = \frac{360^\circ}{8} = 45^\circ \][/tex]

So, the measure of an exterior angle of a regular convex polygon with eight sides is [tex]\( 45^\circ \)[/tex].

Therefore, the correct answer is:

B. 45°