Angles in Polygons

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Foundation June 2025 Paper 1 Q24

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec4 marksAngles in Polygons

24 \(AB\), \(BC\), \(CD\) and \(DE\) are four sides of a regular polygon with \(n\) sides.

Sides AB, BC, CD and DE of the polygon, with equilateral triangle BCX and square CDYX drawn inside

\(BCX\) is an equilateral triangle.
\(CDYX\) is a square.

Work out the value of \(n\).
You must show all your working. (4)

Higher June 2025 Paper 1 Q6

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec4 marksAngles in Polygons

6 \(AB\), \(BC\), \(CD\) and \(DE\) are four sides of a regular polygon with \(n\) sides.

Sides AB, BC, CD and DE of the polygon, with equilateral triangle BCX and square CDYX drawn inside

\(BCX\) is an equilateral triangle.
\(CDYX\) is a square.

Work out the value of \(n\).
You must show all your working. (4)

Foundation November 2024 Paper 1 Q23

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec4 marksAngles in Polygons

23 Here is a pentagon.

Pentagon with interior angles labelled a, b, c, d and e

Angle \(a\) = angle \(c\)
Angle \(b = 155^\circ\)
Angle \(d\) is three times the size of angle \(c\)
Angle \(e\) is two times the size of angle \(c\)

Work out the size of angle \(a\) (4)

Higher November 2024 Paper 2 Q9

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec3 marksAngles in PolygonsShow That & Proof

9 The diagram shows two congruent regular 9-sided polygons.
\(ABCD\) is a quadrilateral.

Two congruent regular nonagons sharing vertex B, with quadrilateral ABCD between them; A and C are vertices of the nonagons

Show that \(ABCD\) is not a square. (3)

Foundation November 2024 Paper 3 Q7

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec2 marksAngles in Polygons

7 Here is a quadrilateral.

A shaded trapezium drawn on a square grid, with a horizontal top side of 2 squares and a horizontal bottom side of 5 squares
(a) Write down the special name for this quadrilateral. (1)
(b) On the grid below, draw a right-angled triangle.
An empty square grid, 9 squares wide and 6 squares high
(1)

Higher November 2024 Paper 1 Q6

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec4 marksAngles in Polygons

6 Here is a pentagon.

Pentagon with interior angles labelled a, b, c, d and e

Angle \(a\) = angle \(c\)
Angle \(b = 155^\circ\)
Angle \(d\) is three times the size of angle \(c\)
Angle \(e\) is two times the size of angle \(c\)

Work out the size of angle \(a\) (4)

Foundation June 2024 Paper 2 Q26

26 \(ABCD\) is a quadrilateral.

Quadrilateral ABCD with angle A = 2x + 15, angle B = 4x + 15, angle C = 4x + 8 and angle D = 3x - 3

All angles are measured in degrees.

Show that \(ABCD\) is a trapezium. (4)

Higher June 2024 Paper 3 Q21

21 The diagram shows a circle, radius \(r\) cm and two regular hexagons.

Circle between two regular hexagons: the larger hexagon ABCDEF is outside the circle and the smaller hexagon PQRSTU is inside it

Each side of the larger hexagon \(ABCDEF\) is a tangent to the circle.
Each side of the smaller hexagon \(PQRSTU\) is a chord of the circle.

By considering perimeters, show that

\[3 \lt \pi \lt 2\sqrt{3}\]

(4)

Higher June 2024 Paper 2 Q7

7 \(ABCD\) is a quadrilateral.

Quadrilateral ABCD with BC at the top and AD at the bottom; angle A = 2x + 15, angle B = 4x + 15, angle C = 4x + 8, angle D = 3x - 3

All angles are measured in degrees.

Show that \(ABCD\) is a trapezium. (4)

Foundation November 2023 Paper 2 Q19

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec4 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)Angles in Polygons

19 The diagram shows a quadrilateral \(ABDE\) and an equilateral triangle \(BCD\).

Quadrilateral ABDE joined along BD to equilateral triangle BCD; angle ABD is a right angle, angle AED is 132 degrees, angle EAB is marked x, and arrows show CB parallel to DE

\(CB\) is parallel to \(DE\).

Angle \(AED\) = 132°

Work out the size of the angle marked \(x\).
You must give a reason for each stage of your working. (4)

Higher June 2023 Paper 2 Q24

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec5 marks2D Area & PerimeterAngles in Polygons

24 The diagram shows 8 identical regular octagons joined to enclose a shaded shape.

Eight regular octagons arranged in a ring, enclosing a shaded eight-pointed shape in the middle

Each octagon has sides of length \(a\).

Find, in terms of \(a\), an expression for the area of the shaded shape.
Give your answer in the form \(p\left(2 + \sqrt{2}\right)a^2\) where \(p\) is an integer.
You must show all your working. (5)

Higher June 2023 Paper 1 Q10

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec4 marksAngles in Polygons

10 Here is a pentagon.

Pentagon ABCDE with angle EAB = 120°, angle BCD = 110° and angle CDE = 135°

Angle \(AED = 4 \times\) angle \(ABC\)

Work out the size of angle \(AED\).
You must show all your working. (4)

Foundation November 2022 Paper 3 Q13

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec3 marksAngles in Polygons

13 \(ABCD\) is a quadrilateral.

Quadrilateral ABCD with angle A = 120°, angle B = 120°, angle C = 80° and angle D marked x
(a)
(i) Work out the size of angle \(x\). (1)
(ii) Give a reason for your answer. (1)

The diagram below shows a triangle.

Triangle with angles marked 80°, 60° and 50°

The diagram is wrong.

(b) Explain why. (1)

Foundation June 2022 Paper 1 Q27

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec3 marksAngles in Polygons

27 Here is a regular hexagon and a regular pentagon.

A regular hexagon and a regular pentagon sharing one side; the angle x is marked at a common vertex, outside both shapes

Work out the size of the angle marked \(x\).
You must show all your working. (3)

Foundation June 2022 Paper 2 Q7

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec3 marksAngles in Polygons

7 Here is polygon \(ABCDEF\) on a square grid.

Shaded hexagon ABCDEF on a square grid: AF is the horizontal base, AB and FE are vertical sides, BC and DE are sloping edges and CD is horizontal at the top
(a) Write down the mathematical name of the polygon. (1)
(b) Which side of the polygon is parallel to the side \(CD\)? (1)
(c) Write down a side of the polygon that is perpendicular to the side \(AF\). (1)

Higher June 2022 Paper 1 Q5

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec3 marksAngles in Polygons

5 Here is a regular hexagon and a regular pentagon.

A regular hexagon and a regular pentagon sharing a side; the angle x is marked at the lower shared vertex, outside both shapes

Work out the size of the angle marked \(x\).
You must show all your working. (3)

Foundation November 2021 Paper 1 Q6

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec2 marksAngles in PolygonsPlans, Elevations & Nets

6

(a) Write down the mathematical name of this quadrilateral.
A quadrilateral with a long horizontal top side and a shorter horizontal bottom side, both marked with arrows to show they are parallel; the two slanted sides are not parallel
(1)
(b) Write down the mathematical name of this 3-D shape.
A 3-D shape with a circular top and a circular base joined by two vertical straight sides, with the hidden back edge of the base shown dashed
(1)

Foundation November 2019 Paper 3 Q29

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec4 marksAngles in Polygons

29 The diagram shows a regular pentagon and a parallelogram.

A regular pentagon with a parallelogram inside it sharing part of the bottom side; the parallelogram angle marked 117° and the angle x between the pentagon side and the parallelogram side at the bottom left vertex

Work out the size of the angle marked \(x\).
You must show all your working. (4)

Higher November 2019 Paper 3 Q8

8 The diagram shows a regular pentagon and a parallelogram.

Regular pentagon with a parallelogram inside it sharing part of the bottom side; one vertex of the parallelogram is at the bottom-left vertex of the pentagon. Angle x is between the pentagon side and the parallelogram side at that vertex; the angle 117 degrees is at the top-left vertex of the parallelogram

Work out the size of the angle marked \(x\).
You must show all your working. (4)

Foundation June 2019 Paper 3 Q28

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec4 marksAngles in Polygons

28 The diagram shows a hexagon.
The hexagon has one line of symmetry.

Hexagon ABCDEF with AB at the top and ED at the bottom; FA and BC marked equal, EF and CD marked equal; angle ABC = 117°

\(FA = BC\)
\(EF = CD\)
Angle \(ABC = 117^\circ\)

Angle \(BCD = 2 \times\) angle \(CDE\)

Work out the size of angle \(AFE\).
You must show all your working. (4)

Foundation June 2019 Paper 3 Q20

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec2 marksAngles in Polygons

20 The diagram shows a square \(ABDE\) and an equilateral triangle \(BCD\).

Square ABDE with diagonal EB, and equilateral triangle BCD attached to side BD. Angle EBC is marked at B

Work out the size of angle \(EBC\). (2)

Higher June 2019 Paper 3 Q5

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec4 marksAngles in Polygons

5 The diagram shows a hexagon.
The hexagon has one line of symmetry.

Hexagon ABCDEF with AB at the top and ED at the bottom; FA = BC and EF = CD are marked; angle ABC = 117 degrees

\(FA = BC\)
\(EF = CD\)
Angle \(ABC = 117^\circ\)

Angle \(BCD = 2 \times\) angle \(CDE\)

Work out the size of angle \(AFE\).
You must show all your working. (4)

Foundation November 2018 Paper 1 Q28

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec3 marksAngles in Polygons

28 The size of each interior angle of a regular polygon is 11 times the size of each exterior angle.

Work out how many sides the polygon has. (3)

Foundation November 2018 Paper 3 Q9

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec2 marksAngles in PolygonsSimilar Shapes

9 The diagram shows five shapes on a centimetre grid.

Five shapes A to E drawn on a centimetre grid: A, B and C in the top row, D and E in the bottom row
(a) Write down the name of shape E. (1)

Two of the shapes are congruent.

(b) Write down the letters of these two shapes. (1)

Foundation June 2018 Paper 3 Q26

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec5 marksAngles in Polygons

26 \(ABCDE\) is a pentagon.

Pentagon ABCDE with angle EAB = 125 degrees, angle AED = 115 degrees and a right angle at D

Angle \(BCD = 2 \times\) angle \(ABC\)

Work out the size of angle \(BCD\).
You must show all your working. (5)

Higher June 2018 Paper 3 Q8

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec5 marksAngles in Polygons

8 \(ABCDE\) is a pentagon.

Pentagon ABCDE with angle EAB = 125 degrees, angle AED = 115 degrees and a right angle at D

Angle \(BCD = 2 \times\) angle \(ABC\)

Work out the size of angle \(BCD\).
You must show all your working. (5)

Higher November 2017 Paper 2 Q12

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec3 marksAngles in Polygons

12

Sides RS and ST of a polygon drawn with solid lines, and the diagonal RT drawn with a dashed line

\(RS\) and \(ST\) are 2 sides of a regular 12-sided polygon.
\(RT\) is a diagonal of the polygon.

Work out the size of angle \(STR\).
You must show your working. (3)

Foundation June 2017 Paper 3 Q19

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec4 marksAngles in PolygonsShow That & Proof

19 In the diagram, \(AB\), \(BC\) and \(CD\) are three sides of a regular polygon P.

Part of a regular 12-sided polygon with a square on each of two adjacent sides; A, B, C and D are vertices of polygon P, which fits between the squares

Show that polygon P is a hexagon.
You must show your working. (4)

Higher June 2017 Paper 3 Q5

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec4 marksAngles in PolygonsShow That & Proof

5 In the diagram, \(AB\), \(BC\) and \(CD\) are three sides of a regular polygon P.

Part of a regular 12-sided polygon with a square on each of two adjacent sides; A, B, C and D are vertices of polygon P, which fits between the squares

Show that polygon P is a hexagon.
You must show your working. (4)

1MA0 Higher June 2017 Paper 2 Q15

EdexcelHigherOld spec4 marksAngles in Polygons

15 \(ABCDEFGHI\) is a regular 9-sided polygon.

Regular nine-sided polygon ABCDEFGHI with a straight line joining B and E

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

The vertices \(B\) and \(E\) are joined with a straight line.

Work out the size of angle \(BEF\).
You must show how you get your answer. (4)

1MA0 Higher November 2016 Paper 2 Q14

EdexcelHigherOld spec3 marksAngles in Polygons

14 \(ABCDE\) and \(PQRST\) are regular pentagons.

Regular pentagon PQRST inside regular pentagon ABCDE with A joined to P, B to Q, C to R, D to S and E to T; SR is parallel to DC

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

\(SR\) is parallel to \(DC\)
\(AP = BQ = CR = DS = ET\)

Work out the size of angle \(SRC\).
You must show all your working. (3)

1MA0 Foundation November 2016 Paper 2 Q4

EdexcelFoundationOld spec3 marksAngles in PolygonsTransformations of Shapes

4 Here are seven shapes.

Seven shapes labelled A to G: parallelogram, square, trapezium, triangle, octagon, kite and hexagon

One of these shapes is a hexagon.

(a) Write down the letter of this shape. (1)

One of these shapes has no lines of symmetry.

(b) Write down the letter of this shape. (1)
(c) Write down the order of rotational symmetry of shape E. (1)

1MA0 Higher June 2016 Paper 2 Q12

EdexcelHigherOld spec4 marksAngles in Polygons

12

Regular pentagon with two lines of symmetry AB and CD crossing at the angle x

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

The diagram shows a regular pentagon.
\(AB\) and \(CD\) are two of the lines of symmetry of the pentagon.

Work out the size of the angle marked \(x\).
You must show all your working. (4)

1MA0 Foundation November 2015 Paper 1 Q16

EdexcelFoundationOld spec5 marksAngles in PolygonsTransformations of Shapes

16 Here is a quadrilateral.

Quadrilateral with a right angle at top left, angle 100 degrees at bottom left, 70 degrees at bottom right and x at top right

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

(*a) Explain why the angle marked \(x\) cannot be a right angle. (3)
(b) On the grid below, show how the shape tessellates.
You should draw at least 6 shapes. (2)
Grid with one copy of a quadrilateral shape drawn on it

1MA0 Higher November 2015 Paper 1 Q14

EdexcelHigherOld spec4 marksAngles in Polygons

14

Regular octagon ABCDEFGH with two identical regular pentagons KLQFP and MNREQ inside, meeting at Q; angle x is angle FQE

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

\(ABCDEFGH\) is a regular octagon.
\(KLQFP\) and \(MNREQ\) are two identical regular pentagons.

Work out the size of the angle marked \(x\).

You must show all your working. (4)

1MA0 Foundation November 2015 Paper 1 Q7

EdexcelFoundationOld spec5 marksAngles in PolygonsTransformations of Shapes

7 Here are five shapes.

Five shapes: A a hexagon, B a regular pentagon, C a parallelogram, D a heart, E a trapezium

Shape E is a quadrilateral.

(a) Write down the mathematical name of this quadrilateral. (1)

One of these shapes has exactly two lines of symmetry.

(b) Write down the letter of this shape. (1)
(c) Write down the order of rotational symmetry of shape B. (1)

The diagram below shows a rectangle, a parallelogram and a triangle.

A rectangle on top of a parallelogram, with a triangle inside the parallelogram; one angle of the triangle is marked x
(d) Mark with arrows (>>) a pair of parallel lines. (1)
(e) What type of angle is the angle marked \(x\)? (1)

1MA0 Foundation November 2015 Paper 1 Q4

4

A straight line with another line meeting it; the two angles on the line are y and 124 degrees

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

(a)
(i) Work out the size of the angle marked \(y\).
(ii) Give a reason for your answer. (2)

A quadrilateral has four angles.
Each angle is 90°

(b) Write down the mathematical name of this quadrilateral. (1)
(c) On the grid of centimetre squares, draw a kite. (1)
Empty grid of centimetre squares

1MA0 Higher June 2015 Paper 1 Q17

EdexcelHigherOld spec4 marksAngles in Polygons

17

Regular pentagon ABCDE and square ACFG sharing side AC

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

\(ABCDE\) is a regular pentagon.
\(ACFG\) is a square.

Work out the size of angle \(DCF\).

You must show all your working. (4)

1MA0 Higher November 2014 Paper 1 Q17

EdexcelHigherOld spec4 marksAngles in Polygons

17

Regular octagon ABCDEFGH with hexagon BCKFGJ inside; angles BJG and CKF are 140 degrees

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

\(ABCDEFGH\) is a regular octagon.
\(BCKFGJ\) is a hexagon.
\(JK\) is a line of symmetry of the hexagon.

Angle \(BJG\) = angle \(CKF = 140^\circ\)

Work out the size of angle \(KFE\).

You must show all your working. (4)

1MA0 Foundation November 2014 Paper 1 Q5

EdexcelFoundationOld spec5 marksAngles in PolygonsTransformations of Shapes

5 Here are nine shapes.

Nine shapes labelled A to I
(a) Write down the letter of a shape that has exactly one line of symmetry. (1)

Two of these shapes have rotational symmetry of order 2 and no lines of symmetry.

(b) Write down the letters of these two shapes. (2)

Shape D is a polygon.

(c) Write down the mathematical name of this type of polygon. (1)

Shape E is a quadrilateral.

(d) Write down the mathematical name of this type of quadrilateral. (1)

1MA0 Foundation November 2014 Paper 2 Q4

EdexcelFoundationOld spec4 marksAngles in PolygonsConstructions

4

(a) On the grid below, draw a line that is perpendicular to the line \(AB\). (1)
Grid with a horizontal line AB
(b) In the space below, draw accurately a circle of radius 4 cm.
Use the point \(C\) as the centre of your circle. (1)
Point C marked with a cross
(c) On the grid below, draw an isosceles triangle. (1)
Empty grid
(d) On the grid below, draw a quadrilateral with exactly 2 right angles. (1)
Empty grid

1MA0 Higher June 2014 Paper 1 Q11

EdexcelHigherOld spec3 marksAngles in Polygons

11

Regular pentagon ABCDE with sides BC and ED extended to meet at F

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

\(ABCDE\) is a regular pentagon.
\(BCF\) and \(EDF\) are straight lines.

Work out the size of angle \(CFD\).
You must show how you got your answer. (3)

1MA0 Foundation June 2014 Paper 1 Q8

EdexcelFoundationOld spec5 marks2D Area & PerimeterAngles in Polygons

8 Here is a 5-sided polygon on a dotted centimetre grid.

5-sided polygon on a dotted centimetre grid with an angle marked x
(a) Write down the mathematical name for a 5-sided polygon. (1)
(b) On the diagram, mark with arrows (>>) a pair of parallel lines. (1)
(c) What type of angle is the angle marked \(x\)? (1)

Here is the 5-sided polygon on a dotted centimetre grid.

The same 5-sided polygon on a dotted centimetre grid
(d) Work out the area of the 5-sided polygon. (2)

1MA0 Foundation November 2013 Paper 2 Q24

24 The diagram shows a pattern using four identical rhombuses.

Four identical rhombuses meeting at a point with four 25 degree angles between them; angle a is marked in one rhombus

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

Work out the size of the angle marked \(a\).

You must show your working. (4)

1MA0 Higher November 2013 Paper 2 Q9

EdexcelHigherOld spec4 marksAngles in Polygons

9 The diagram shows a pattern using four identical rhombuses.

Four identical rhombuses meeting at a point, with four 25 degree angles between them and the angle a marked in one rhombus

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

Work out the size of the angle marked \(a\).
You must show your working. (4)

1MA0 Foundation June 2013 Paper 1 Q1

1 Here are four triangles.

Four triangles A, B, C and D; angle x is marked in triangle D

One of these triangles is an equilateral triangle.

(a) Write down the letter of the equilateral triangle. (1)
(b) Measure the size of the angle marked \(x\). (1)
(c) Measure the length of the line EF.
Give your answer in centimetres.
Line segment EF
(1)

1MA0 Higher March 2013 Paper 1 Q13

EdexcelHigherOld spec3 marksAngles in Polygons

13

A square with a regular pentagon on each side; angle x is between two of the pentagons

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

The diagram shows a square and 4 regular pentagons.

Work out the size of the angle marked \(x\). (3)

1MA0 Foundation March 2013 Paper 1 Q12

EdexcelFoundationOld spec6 marksAngles in PolygonsTransformations of Shapes

12

Grid with a shaded quadrilateral to the left of a dashed vertical mirror line
(a) Reflect the shaded shape in the mirror line. (2)
Grid with a small shaded quadrilateral near the bottom left
(b) On the grid, enlarge the shaded shape using a scale factor of 3 (2)

Here is a different shape.

Quadrilateral with angles 37°, a right angle, 128° and x

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

(c) Work out the size of angle \(x\). (2)

1MA0 Foundation March 2013 Paper 1 Q10

EdexcelFoundationOld spec4 marks2D Area & PerimeterAngles in Polygons

10 Here are a quadrilateral and a triangle drawn on a centimetre grid.

Centimetre grid with shaded quadrilateral A (a parallelogram) and shaded triangle B
(a) Write down the special name for quadrilateral A. (1)
(b) Write down the special name for triangle B. (1)
(c) Find the area of quadrilateral A.
 cm\(^2\) (2)

1MA0 Higher November 2012 Paper 1 Q18

EdexcelHigherOld spec4 marksAngles in Polygons

18 The diagram shows part of a pattern made from tiles.

Part of a tiling pattern with regular polygon tiles A and triangular tiles B

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

The pattern is made from two types of tiles, tile A and tile B.

Both tile A and tile B are regular polygons.

Work out the number of sides tile A has. (4)

1MA0 Foundation June 2012 Paper 1 Q16

EdexcelFoundationOld spec3 marksAngles in PolygonsTransformations of Shapes

16 A quadrilateral has been drawn on the grid.

Grid with an isosceles trapezium drawn on it
(a) Write down the mathematical name of this quadrilateral. (1)
(b) On the grid below, show how the quadrilateral tessellates.
You should draw at least 6 shapes.
Grid with the trapezium drawn on it
(2)

1MA0 Higher June 2012 Paper 1 Q13

EdexcelHigherOld spec4 marksAngles in Polygons

13

A regular hexagon and a regular octagon sharing a vertex; angle x is between them

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

The diagram shows a regular hexagon and a regular octagon.

Calculate the size of the angle marked \(x\).
You must show all your working. (4)

Higher June 2024 Paper 3 Q14

AQAHigherCurrent spec3 marksAngles in PolygonsShow That & Proof

14

Quadrilateral with interior angles a, x, y and b

Not drawn accurately

\(b = 45^\circ \qquad\) and \(\qquad a : b = 7 : 3 \qquad\) and \(\qquad x : y = 4 : 1\)

Show that \(\quad a : y = 5 : 2\) [3 marks]

Foundation June 2023 Paper 2 Q19

AQAFoundationCurrent spec3 marksAngles in Polygons

19

(a) Part of a regular polygon is shown.
Part of a regular polygon: three sides, with exterior angle x marked between one side and the extension of the bottom side

Not drawn accurately

Assume that the polygon is an octagon.

Work out the size of angle \(x\). [2 marks]

(b) In fact, the polygon has more sides than an octagon.

What does this mean about the size of angle \(x\) ?

Tick one box. [1 mark]

  • It is more than the answer to part (a)
  • It is the same as the answer to part (a)
  • It is less than the answer to part (a)
  • It could be any of the above

Higher June 2023 Paper 2 Q6

AQAHigherCurrent spec3 marksAngles in Polygons

6

(a) Part of a regular polygon is shown.
Part of a regular polygon: three sides, with one side extended as a dashed line and the exterior angle marked

Not drawn accurately

Assume that the polygon is an octagon.

Work out the size of an exterior angle. [2 marks]

(b) In fact, the polygon has more sides than an octagon.

What does this mean about the size of an exterior angle?

Tick one box. [1 mark]

  • It is more than the answer to part (a)
  • It is the same as the answer to part (a)
  • It is less than the answer to part (a)
  • It could be any of the above

Higher June 2022 Paper 2 Q28

AQAHigherCurrent spec4 marksAngles in PolygonsShow That & Proof

28 \(AB\), \(BC\) and \(CD\) are sides of a regular 12-sided polygon.

\(CDMN\) is a square.

Part of a regular 12-sided polygon with consecutive vertices A, B, C, D, and square CDMN drawn inside the polygon on side CD, with N joined to B

Not drawn accurately

Prove that points \(A\), \(B\) and \(N\) lie on a straight line. [4 marks]

Foundation June 2022 Paper 3 Q10

AQAFoundationCurrent spec4 marksAngles in PolygonsTransformations of Shapes

10 Shapes X and Y are shown on a centimetre grid.

Centimetre grid. Shape X is a hexagon 3 squares wide and 4 squares tall with horizontal top and bottom sides of 1 cm. Shape Y is a pinwheel-shaped polygon
(a) Circle the name of shape X. [1 mark]
  • pentagon
  • hexagon
  • octagon
  • decagon
(b) Give a reason why shape Y is not a regular polygon. [1 mark]
(c) Complete these statements. [2 marks]

The number of lines of symmetry of shape X is __________

The order of rotational symmetry of shape Y is __________

Higher November 2020 Paper 1 Q23

23 \(ABCD\) is a quadrilateral.

Quadrilateral ABCD. Angle A is 4x, angle B is 5x + 30°, angle C is 92° and angle D is x + 36°

Not drawn accurately

Prove that \(ABCD\) is not a cyclic quadrilateral. [4 marks]

Higher November 2020 Paper 2 Q20

AQAHigherCurrent spec3 marksAngles in Polygons

20 \(AB\), \(BC\), \(CD\) and \(DE\) are four of the sides of a regular decagon.

Part of a regular decagon with vertices A, B, C, D, E; A is joined to E. Angle w is marked at A (angle BAE) and at E (angle DEA)

Not drawn accurately

Work out the size of angle \(w\). [3 marks]

Foundation November 2019 Paper 2 Q19

AQAFoundationCurrent spec2 marksAngles in Polygons

19 A rhombus is cut along the diagonals to make four triangles.

A rhombus with its two diagonals drawn dashed, then an arrow to the four triangles made by cutting along the diagonals

Not drawn accurately

Which three statements are correct for any rhombus?

Tick three boxes. [2 marks]

  • All four triangles are right-angled
  • All four triangles are isosceles
  • All four triangles are congruent
  • Area of rhombus \(= 4 \times\) area of one triangle
  • Perimeter of rhombus \(= 4 \times\) perimeter of one triangle

Higher November 2019 Paper 1 Q15

AQAHigherCurrent spec3 marksAngles in Polygons

15 Here is a sketch of a quadrilateral.

All lengths are in centimetres.

Quadrilateral with top and bottom sides both 2x and left and right sides both x

Not drawn accurately

Tick one box for each statement. [3 marks]

TrueMay be trueNot true
The quadrilateral is a rectangle
The quadrilateral is a parallelogram
The quadrilateral is a rhombus
The quadrilateral is a kite

Higher June 2019 Paper 1 Q14

14 Here is a quadrilateral.

Quadrilateral with angles a at top left, x at top right, y at the vertex on the lower right side, and b at bottom left

Not drawn accurately

\(a = 90^\circ \quad\) and \(\quad a : b = 5 : 3\)

\(x : y = 1 : 3\)

Show that \(\quad b = x\) [3 marks]

Foundation June 2019 Paper 1 Q11

AQAFoundationCurrent spec3 marksAngles in Polygons

11 Here is a triangle on a square dotty grid.

Right-angled triangle on a square dotty grid with a vertical side 3 units and a horizontal side 2 units
(a) On the grid below, show how you can make a parallelogram with two of these triangles. [1 mark]
Square dotty grid, 8 by 8 dots
(b) On the grid below, show how you can make a trapezium with three of these triangles. [1 mark]
Square dotty grid, 8 by 8 dots
(c) On the grid below, show how you can make a rhombus with four of these triangles. [1 mark]
Square dotty grid, 8 by 8 dots

Foundation June 2019 Paper 3 Q10

10 In rectangle \(ABCD\)

triangle \(ABE\) is equilateral
triangle \(CDE\) is isosceles, with \(CE = DE\)

Rectangle ABCD with point E inside, joined to A, B, C and D. Angle ADE is 65°. Angle x is angle BEC

Not drawn accurately

Work out the size of angle \(x\). [4 marks]

Foundation June 2019 Paper 2 Q8

AQAFoundationCurrent spec5 marksAngles in PolygonsTransformations of Shapes

8

(a) The interior angle of a regular pentagon is \(108^\circ\)

Work out the sum of the five reflex angles at the vertices of a regular pentagon. [3 marks]

Regular pentagon with the interior angle 108° marked at the top vertex and a reflex angle marked outside each vertex

Not drawn accurately

Omar asks Harry,

“How many lines of symmetry does a pentagon have?”

Harry assumes it is a regular pentagon.

His answer is 5.

(b) Draw the lines of symmetry on this regular pentagon. [1 mark]
Regular pentagon
(c) Omar then says,

“What if the pentagon is not regular?”

For a pentagon that is not regular, what is true about the number of lines of symmetry?

Tick one box. [1 mark]

  • There must be 0
  • There could be 0 or 1
  • There could be 0, 1 or 2
  • There could be any number up to 5

Foundation November 2018 Paper 1 Q28

AQAFoundationCurrent spec2 marksAngles in Polygons

28 The sum of the angles in any quadrilateral is \(360^\circ\)

For example, in a rectangle \(\;4 \times 90^\circ = 360^\circ\)

Zak writes,

\(5 \times 90^\circ = 450^\circ\) \(\;\) so the sum of the angles in any pentagon must be \(450^\circ\)

Is he correct?

Tick a box.

  • Yes
  • No

Show working to support your answer. [2 marks]

Higher November 2018 Paper 1 Q7

AQAHigherCurrent spec2 marksAngles in Polygons

7 The sum of the angles in any quadrilateral is 360°

For example, in a rectangle   4 × 90° = 360°

Zak writes,

5 × 90° = 450°   so the sum of the angles in any pentagon must be 450°

Is he correct?

Tick a box.

  • Yes
  • No

Show working to support your answer. [2 marks]

Higher June 2018 Paper 2 Q19

AQAHigherCurrent spec4 marksAngles in PolygonsBasic Trigonometry

19 A pentagon is made from a square and an isosceles triangle.

Pentagon made of a square of side 12 cm with an isosceles triangle on top. The two equal sides of the triangle are marked. The interior angle of the pentagon at the top left corner of the square is 125°

Not drawn accurately

Work out the perimeter of the pentagon. [4 marks]

Foundation June 2018 Paper 2 Q16

16

(a) \(BCD\) is a straight line.

Triangle \(ABC\) is equilateral.

\(CE = DE\)

Equilateral triangle ABC and isosceles triangle CDE on the straight line BCD, with angle CED = 28 degrees and angle x between AC and CE

Not drawn accurately

Work out the size of angle \(x\). [4 marks]

(b) Amba is working out the size of an interior angle of a regular octagon.
A regular octagon

Not drawn accurately

Her method is \(\qquad\) Interior angle \(= 360 \div 8\)

Is her method correct?

Tick a box.

  • Yes
  • No

Give a reason for your answer. [1 mark]

Foundation November 2017 Paper 1 Q18

18 ABCD is a quadrilateral.

Sides are extended as shown.

Quadrilateral ABCD with a right angle at D and angle 120° at C. Line BA is extended beyond A and the angle between the extensions at A is 70°, vertically opposite angle DAB. Lines AB and CB are extended beyond B and the angle x is between the extensions at B

Not drawn accurately

Show that \(\; x = 100°\) [3 marks]

Higher November 2017 Paper 1 Q14

AQAHigherCurrent spec3 marksAngles in Polygons

14 Two congruent regular polygons are joined together.

Parts of two congruent regular polygons joined along a short shared side; the angle between the two polygons above the shared side is 60 degrees

Not drawn accurately

Work out the number of sides on each polygon. [3 marks]

Foundation June 2017 Paper 1 Q23

AQAFoundationCurrent spec2 marksAngles in Polygons

23 A regular polygon has an exterior angle of \(20^\circ\)

Work out the number of sides of the polygon. [2 marks]

Foundation June 2017 Paper 3 Q22

AQAFoundationCurrent spec2 marksAngles in Polygons

22 This shape is made from two triangles and four congruent parallelograms.

Two rows, one above the other. Each row is a triangle between two parallelograms, the three shapes together forming a trapezium

Not drawn accurately

For each statement, tick the correct box.

(a) The triangles are equilateral. [1 mark]
  • Must be true
  • Could be true
  • Must be false
(b) The triangles are congruent. [1 mark]
  • Must be true
  • Could be true
  • Must be false

Higher June 2025 Paper 4 Q7

OCRHigherCurrent spec6 marksAngles in PolygonsShow That & Proof

7 The diagram shows a regular pentagon and part of another regular polygon meeting at point P.
One of the angles at point P is 92°.

A regular pentagon and part of another regular polygon sharing a vertex P; the angle at P between them, outside both polygons, is 92 degrees

Not to scale

(a) Show that the size of one interior angle of a regular pentagon is 108°. [2]
(b) Find the number of sides of the other regular polygon. [4]

Foundation June 2025 Paper 2 Q4

4

(a) Shape A and shape B are drawn below.
Shape A: a quadrilateral with both pairs of opposite sides marked parallel with arrows. Shape B: a hexagon with six equal sides
(i) Write down the mathematical name of each of the shapes. [2]
(ii) Write down the order of rotational symmetry of shape A. [1]
(b) Add correct notation to the shape below to show that it is an isosceles triangle.
A tall triangle with no markings

[1]

Higher November 2024 Paper 5 Q2

OCRHigherCurrent spec3 marksAngles in Polygons

2

(a) Work out the size of an exterior angle of a regular hexagon. [2]
(b) Use your answer to part (a) to write down the size of an interior angle of a regular hexagon. [1]

Higher June 2024 Paper 4 Q6

OCRHigherCurrent spec4 marksAngles in Polygons

6 A regular polygon has \(n\) sides.
The interior angle of the polygon is 15 times its exterior angle.

Find the value of \(n\). [4]

Foundation November 2023 Paper 3 Q15

OCRFoundationCurrent spec5 marksAngles in Polygons

15 A regular polygon is being constructed inside a circle, centre O.
Part of the construction is shown in this diagram.

Part of a circle with centre O at the top. Four radii are drawn from O to points on the arc, making three adjacent angles of 20 degrees at O. Chords join neighbouring points, with chord AB at the bottom, and dashed lines show where the construction continues

Not to scale

(a)
(i) Give a reason why OA = OB. [1]
(ii) Write down the mathematical name of triangle OAB. [1]
(b) The regular polygon is completed.

Work out the sum of the interior angles of the regular polygon. [3]

Foundation June 2023 Paper 2 Q25

OCRFoundationCurrent spec6 marksAngles in Polygons

25 A student draws two different regular polygons.
The exterior angle of one polygon is \(p^\circ\).
The exterior angle of the other polygon is \(q^\circ\).
The sum of \(p\) and \(q\) is \(112^\circ\).
The difference between \(p\) and \(q\) is \(32^\circ\).

Find the number of sides of each polygon.
You must show your working. [6]

Higher June 2023 Paper 5 Q10

OCRHigherCurrent spec6 marksAngles in Polygons

10 A student draws two different regular polygons.
The exterior angle of one polygon is \(p\)°.
The exterior angle of the other polygon is \(q\)°.

The sum of \(p\) and \(q\) is 112°.
The difference between \(p\) and \(q\) is 32°.

Find the number of sides of each polygon.
You must show your working. [6]

Foundation June 2023 Paper 3 Q1

OCRFoundationCurrent spec4 marksAngles in PolygonsTransformations of Shapes

1

(a) These four solids are labelled A, B, C and D.
Four solids: A cube, B cone, C cuboid, D hexagonal prism

Write down the letter of the solid that is not a prism. [1]

(b) These four triangles are labelled E, F, G and H.
Four triangles: E isosceles with two equal sides marked, F right-angled, G right-angled with the two sides at the right angle marked equal, H equilateral

Write down the letter of the right-angled isosceles triangle. [1]

(c) A quadrilateral has
  • exactly one line of symmetry
    and
  • each angle is either acute or obtuse.

Draw a possible quadrilateral on this grid.
The dashed line must be the line of symmetry.

Square grid with a vertical dashed line labelled line of symmetry

[2]

Foundation November 2022 Paper 2 Q16

OCRFoundationCurrent spec5 marksAngles in Polygons

16 The diagram shows part of a regular 12-sided polygon.

Not to scale

Part of a regular 12-sided polygon: three solid sides with dashed lines continuing at each end

For this polygon, find the ratio of the size of one exterior angle to the size of one interior angle.
Give your answer in its simplest form.
You must show your working.

.................... : .................... [5]

Higher June 2022 Paper 4 Q4

OCRHigherCurrent spec6 marksAngles in Polygons

4 Three regular polygons meet at a point.

Three polygons meeting at a single point, with their outer edges drawn as wavy lines

Not to scale

Two of the polygons are pentagons.

Find the number of sides of the third polygon.
You must show your working. [6]

Higher November 2021 Paper 6 Q10

OCRHigherCurrent spec5 marksAngles in PolygonsShow That & Proof

10 An equilateral triangle, a regular 10-sided polygon and another regular polygon meet at a point.

An equilateral triangle, a regular 10-sided polygon and another regular polygon meeting at a point; angle A is the interior angle of the other regular polygon at that point

Not to scale

(a) Show that angle A is 156°. [3]
(b) Work out the number of sides of the other regular polygon. [2]

Foundation November 2021 Paper 3 Q6

OCRFoundationCurrent spec3 marksAngles in Polygons

6 The diagram shows how a rhombus is made by joining two equilateral triangles.

A rhombus with its shorter diagonal drawn dashed, splitting it into two equilateral triangles

Not to scale

(a) Find the size of each interior angle of the rhombus. [1]
(b) The same rhombus can be made by joining two copies of an isosceles triangle.

Find the size of each angle of the isosceles triangle. [2]

Foundation November 2021 Paper 2 Q1

OCRFoundationCurrent spec3 marksAngles in PolygonsPlans, Elevations & Nets

1

(a) How many sides does a pentagon have? [1]
(b) Write down the mathematical name of this solid.
A solid with a circular base and a point at the top

[1]

(c) The angles in a triangle are 40°, 50° and 90°.
Write down the mathematical name for this type of triangle. [1]

Foundation November 2020 Paper 3 Q19

OCRFoundationCurrent spec3 marksAngles in Polygons

19

(a) Work out the size of the exterior angle of a regular 12-sided polygon. [2]
(b) Use your answer to part (a) to write down the size of the interior angle of a regular 12-sided polygon. [1]

Higher November 2020 Paper 6 Q5

OCRHigherCurrent spec3 marksAngles in Polygons

5

(a) Work out the size of the exterior angle of a regular 12-sided polygon. [2]
(b) Use your answer to part (a) to write down the size of the interior angle of a regular 12-sided polygon. [1]

Foundation November 2020 Paper 2 Q5

5

(a) Write down the mathematical name of each of these shapes.
(i) A triangle with 3 equal sides.

.................. triangle [1]

(ii) A quadrilateral with 4 equal sides and no right angles. [1]
(b) Here is a rectangle.
A rectangle, wider than it is tall
(i) On the diagram, draw the rectangle’s two lines of symmetry. [1]
(ii) The rectangle has rotation symmetry of order 2.

Amaya says

A rectangle is the only quadrilateral that has rotation symmetry of order 2.

Is she correct?
Show how you decide. [2]

(c) Add the correct symbols to this diagram to show that line AB is parallel to line DC.
Trapezium ABCD with AB at the top and the longer side DC at the bottom

[1]

Foundation November 2019 Paper 2 Q21

21 The diagram shows a kite, ABCD.
AFE and CEF are equilateral triangles.

Kite ABCD with A at the top and C at the bottom. E lies on DC and F lies on BC; triangles AFE and CEF are equilateral, sharing side EF. Angle x is marked at D

Not to scale

(a) Write down a mathematical name for quadrilateral AFCE. [1]
(b) The ratio of angle DAE : angle EAF = 1 : 4.

Work out angle \(x\).
Write on the diagram the values of any other angles you use in your working. [4]

Higher November 2019 Paper 5 Q8

OCRHigherCurrent spec5 marksAngles in Polygons

8 The diagram shows a kite, ABCD.
AFE and CEF are equilateral triangles.

Kite ABCD with A at the top and C at the bottom. E lies on DC and F lies on BC; equilateral triangle AFE sits above equilateral triangle CEF, sharing side EF. Angle x is marked at D

Not to scale

(a) Write down a mathematical name for quadrilateral AFCE. [1]
(b) The ratio of angle DAE : angle EAF = 1 : 4.

Work out angle \(x\).
Write on the diagram the values of any other angles you use in your working. [4]

Higher June 2019 Paper 5 Q9

9 An interior angle of an isosceles triangle is \(p\)° and an exterior angle is \(q\)°.

A vertex of the triangle with interior angle p° and the adjacent exterior angle q° on a straight line

Not to scale

It is given that \(q = 5p\).

(a) Write the ratio \(p : q\) in its simplest form. [2]
(b) Work out the two different possible sets of angles for the isosceles triangle. [4]

Foundation November 2018 Paper 3 Q18

OCRFoundationCurrent spec6 marksAngles in PolygonsShow That & Proof

18 The diagram shows a square, a regular hexagon and part of another regular polygon meeting at point P.

A square below a regular hexagon, sharing a side, with part of a third regular polygon fitting into the gap on the left; all three meet at point P. Not to scale
(a) Show that the size of one interior angle of a regular hexagon is 120°. [2]
(b) Find the number of sides of the other regular polygon. [4]

Higher November 2018 Paper 6 Q11

OCRHigherCurrent spec5 marksAngles in Polygons

11 A regular polygon has \(n\) sides.
The polygon’s interior angle is 5 times the size of its exterior angle.

Find \(n\). [5]

Foundation November 2018 Paper 3 Q10

OCRFoundationCurrent spec6 marksAngles in Polygons

10 Here are two identical tiles.

Two identical right-angled triangles, each with angles 90°, 60° and 30°. Not to scale
(a) Sketch two quadrilaterals that can be made by joining the tiles.
Write the mathematical name of each quadrilateral.

Quadrilateral 1:   Name: ..............................
Quadrilateral 2:   Name: .............................. [4]

(b) The two tiles can also be joined to make two triangles.

Work out the interior angles of each triangle.

Triangle 1: ........° ........° ........°
Triangle 2: ........° ........° ........° [2]

Foundation November 2018 Paper 2 Q3

OCRFoundationCurrent spec5 marksAngles in PolygonsPlans, Elevations & Nets

3

(a) Complete the statement using a term from the list.
A triangle with a dash on each of its three sides, showing all three sides are equal

isosceles    equilateral    right-angled    scalene

The triangle is ........................ [1]

(b) These are the names of some special quadrilaterals.

rectangle    parallelogram    trapezium    kite    rhombus

Choose a quadrilateral from the list that satisfies each set of conditions.

(i)
  • All four sides are the same length.
  • Opposite angles are equal.

[1]

(ii)
  • All four angles are right angles.
  • Opposite sides are equal.

[1]

(c) This is a square based pyramid.
A square based pyramid, with hidden edges dashed

Complete the following.

A square based pyramid has ............ faces and ............ edges. [2]

Foundation June 2018 Paper 3 Q1

OCRFoundationCurrent spec2 marksAngles in PolygonsTransformations of Shapes

1

(a) Write down the mathematical name of this triangle.
Choose from the list in the box.
Triangle with two equal sides marked with dashes
isoscelesequilateralright-angledscalene

.................. triangle [1]

(b) Write down the order of rotation symmetry of this regular octagon.
Regular octagon

[1]

Foundation November 2017 Paper 3 Q19

19 Two congruent, isosceles triangles are joined, as shown, to form a parallelogram.
The largest angle of the parallelogram is 110°.

Parallelogram split by a diagonal into two congruent isosceles triangles. Angles marked a degrees at four places and b degrees next to one a at the top left vertex

Not to scale

Write two equations.
Solve them to find the value of \(a\) and the value of \(b\). [4]

Higher November 2017 Paper 4 Q7

OCRHigherCurrent spec5 marksAngles in Polygons

7 Angle BAE is part of a regular 18-sided polygon.
Angle CAD is part of a regular 10-sided polygon.
The dashed line through A is a line of symmetry of both polygons.

Point A with a horizontal dashed line through it; lines from A go up to B and C and down to E and D, with C and D outside B and E

Not to scale

Work out angle BAC. [5]

Foundation November 2017 Paper 2 Q2

OCRFoundationCurrent spec4 marksAngles in Polygons

2

(a) Write down the number of lines of symmetry of this hexagon.
Hexagon with a horizontal top and bottom, the top side shorter than the bottom side, and four sloping sides

[1]

(b) Write down the order of rotation symmetry of this shape.
Shape like a cross with four slanted arms, each arm a parallelogram, arranged around the centre

[1]

(c) A triangle has just one line of symmetry.

Write down the mathematical name of this type of triangle. [1]

(d) Sara says

All parallelograms have 2 lines of symmetry and rotation symmetry of order 2.

Explain why Sara is not correct. [1]

Higher June 2017 Paper 5 Q8

OCRHigherCurrent spec6 marksAngles in PolygonsShow That & Proof

8 Imran joins two tiles together as shown below.
One tile is a regular hexagon and the other tile is a regular pentagon.

A regular hexagon and a regular pentagon joined along one side; angle a is the gap between them at the top of the shared side

Not to scale

(a) Show that angle \(a\) is 132°. [3]
(b) Imran thinks that another tile in the shape of a regular polygon will fit exactly into angle \(a\).

Is Imran correct?
Show your reasoning. [3]