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Question : In equilateral $\triangle $ABC, D and E are points on the sides AB and AC, respectively, such that AD = CE. BE and CD intersect at F. The measure (in degrees) of $\angle $CFB is:

Option 1: 120°

Option 2: 135°

Option 3: 125°

Option 4: 105°


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Answer (1)
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Correct Answer: 120°


Solution :

In $\triangle CBE$ and $ \triangle ACD$
AD = CE (Given)
$\angle $B = $ \angle $C   (each angle is 60º)
BC = AC (sides of an equilateral triangle)
$\triangle CBE \cong \triangle ACD$ [SAS congruency]
So, the three angles of these two triangles are the same,
Let $\angle $EBC = z then $\angle $ACD = z
Now,
$\angle $BEC = 180° – (60° + z)
= 120° – z
In $\triangle $ECF
$\angle $CFB = (120° – z) + z (The exterior angle is always equal to the sum of the interior opposite angle)
$\angle $CFB = 120°
Hence, the correct answer is 120°.

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