GCSE Maths Practice: polygons

Question 2 of 10

This question asks students to calculate the exterior angle of a regular hexagon.

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\( \begin{array}{l}\text{Find the size of one exterior angle in a regular hexagon.}\end{array} \)

Choose one option:

Use formula: Exterior angle = 360° ÷ number of sides.

In a regular polygon, the sum of all exterior angles is always 360°. To find a single exterior angle, divide 360° by the number of sides. For a hexagon (6 sides), 360° ÷ 6 = 60°. Understanding this relationship helps students solve problems involving polygon angles, interior-exterior angle relationships, and geometrical reasoning in GCSE exams. Knowing the exterior angle allows calculation of missing angles, identification of shapes, and solving problems involving polygons in diagrams and real-world contexts.