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Find the smallest positive angle of rotational symmetry for a nonagon.

A. 20 ∘
B. 40 ∘
C. 45 ∘
D. 80 ∘

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Final answer:

To find the smallest positive angle of rotational symmetry for a nonagon, divide 360 degrees by the number of sides, which results in 40 degrees.

Step-by-step explanation:

The smallest positive angle of rotational symmetry for a nonagon (9-sided polygon) is found by dividing a full circle (360 degrees) by the number of sides. Therefore, the smallest angle of rotational symmetry is 360 degrees ÷ 9 which equals 40 degrees. This is the angle at which the nonagon can be rotated and still look the same as it did before the rotation.

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