Answer:
36°
Explanation:
<U + < V + <W = 180° (sum of angles in a triangle)
<W = 54°
The tangent is always perpendicular to the radius drawn to the point of tangency...
therefore,
<U = 90°
90° + <V + 54° = 180°
144° + <V = 180°
<V = 180° - 144°
<V = 36°