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counting and probability intermediate

Problem

How many non-similar triangles have angles whose degree measures are distinct positive integers in arithmetic progression?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Solution
The sum of the angles of a triangle is degrees. For an arithmetic progression with an odd number of terms, the middle term is equal to the average of the sum of all of the terms, making it degrees. The minimum possible value for the smallest angle is and the highest possible is (since the numbers are distinct), so there are possibilities.
Final answer
C