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in the figure the measure of angle CAD is twice the measure of angle CAB what is the measure of angle CAB?

in the figure the measure of angle CAD is twice the measure of angle CAB what is the-example-1

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Given data:

CAD is twice the measure of angle CAB.

Let, angle CAB = x then

angle CAD = 2x

Now,


\angle CAB+\angle CAD=180^(\circ)
\begin{gathered} x+2x=180 \\ 3x=180 \\ x=60^(\circ) \end{gathered}

Thus, the correct option is (b)

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