If ΔABC ~ ΔDEF, ∠A + ∠B = 130°, then ∠F = ………… 

(A) 130° 

(B) 140°

(C) 50° 

(D) 40°

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Correct option is (C) 50°

Given that \(\triangle ABC\sim\triangle DEF\)

\(\therefore\) \(\angle D=\angle A,\)

\(\angle E=\angle B\)

\(\angle F=\angle C\)

Now in \(\triangle ABC,\)

\(\angle A+\angle B+\angle C\) \(=180^\circ\)  (Sum of angles in a triangle)

\(\Rightarrow\) \(\angle A+\angle B+\angle F\) \(=180^\circ\)         \((\because\angle C=\angle F)\)

\(\Rightarrow\) \(130^\circ+\angle F=180^\circ\)      \((\because\angle A+\angle B=130^\circ)\)

\(\Rightarrow\) \(\angle F=180^\circ-130^\circ\)

\(=50^\circ\)

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Correct option is: (C) 50°

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