SOLUTION: Another unit of angle measure, used primarily in engineering, is called a gradian. There are 100 gradians in a right angle. Is 1 gradian smaller or larger than 1 degree? Why?

Question 213077This question is from textbook Geometry
: Another unit of angle measure, used primarily in engineering, is called a gradian. There are 100 gradians in a right angle. Is 1 gradian smaller or larger than 1 degree? Why?
I believe 1 gradian is smaller than 1 degree because we're comparing 100 (gradian) to 90 (degrees in right angle). It seems too simple so I'm asking for confirmation or correction.
Thank you. This question is from textbook Geometry

Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A gradian is smaller.
A gradian is 1/100 of a right angle.
A degree is 1/90 of a right angle.

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