An umbrella is in the shape of a regular octagon as shown. The umbrella is separated into sections, as shown by the dashed lines that intersect in the center of the octogon. What is the value of x?

A: 22.5 degrees

B: 37.5 degrees

C: 45 degrees

D: 50 degrees

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Arjun

Mathematics

25 December, 15:22

An umbrella is in the shape of a regular octagon as shown. The umbrella is separated into sections, as shown by the dashed lines that intersect in the center of the octogon. What is the value of x?

A: 22.5 degrees

B: 37.5 degrees

C: 45 degrees

D: 50 degrees

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Lailah Cooley · Answer 1

C. 45 degrees.

Step-by-step explanation:

The degree of the entire circle is 360 degrees, and the circle is divided into 8 equal sections, therefore x = 360/8 = 45 degrees.

An umbrella is in the shape of a regular octagon as shown. The umbrella is separated into sections, as shown by the dashed lines that intersect in the center of the octogon. What is the value of x?A: 22.5 degreesB: 37.5 degreesC: 45 degreesD: 50 degrees

An umbrella is in the shape of a regular octagon as shown. The umbrella is separated into sections, as shown by the dashed lines that intersect in the center of the octogon. What is the value of x?

A: 22.5 degrees

B: 37.5 degrees

C: 45 degrees

D: 50 degrees