ABC is a triangle right angled at B with AC=2BC. If \angle A=x, then what is \angle C equal to?

  1. A. \frac{x}{2}
  2. B. 2x
  3. C. \sqrt{2}x
  4. D. \sqrt{3}x

Correct Answer: B. 2x

Explanation

In right-angled triangle ABC, \sin A = \frac{BC}{AC} = \frac{BC}{2BC} = \frac{1}{2}. Thus, \angle A = x = 30^\circ. The remaining angle \angle C = 90^\circ - 30^\circ = 60^\circ. Since x = 30^\circ, \angle C = 2x.

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