Sum Formula (n-2)×180°: Problem Solving & Reasoning

Mathematics
GCSE Higher
10 questions
~20 mins
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A worksheet focusing on applying and understanding the sum formula for interior angles of polygons, suitable for GCSE Higher students. Includes procedural, reasoning, real-world, and extension questions.

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Sum Formula (n-2)×180°: Problem Solving & Reasoning

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Practice Questions

Answer all questions. Show your working in the grid spaces provided.
1.
Calculate the sum of interior angles of a pentagon.
[2 marks]
2.
A hexagon has interior angles that each measure 120°. Calculate the total sum of all interior angles.
[3 marks]
3.
Find the number of sides of a polygon if the sum of its interior angles is 1440°.
[2 marks]
4.
Construct a polygon with 7 sides and label its interior angles. Use the grid for accuracy.
[4 marks]
5.
A regular octagon has an interior angle of 135°. Is this possible? Justify your answer.
[3 marks]
6.
A polygon has 12 sides. Calculate the measure of each interior angle if the polygon is regular.
[3 marks]
7.
A polygon's interior angles sum to 1980°. How many sides does the polygon have?
[2 marks]
8.
Explain why the sum formula (n-2)×180° works for any polygon, including irregular ones.
[4 marks]
9.
A decagon has a total interior angle sum of 1440°. What is the measure of each interior angle if the decagon is regular?
[3 marks]
10.
A student incorrectly calculates the interior angle sum of a 9-sided polygon as 1620°. Identify and correct the mistake.
[4 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
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1/1/2026
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