SOLUTION: If the measure of two complementary angles are in the ratio 4:1 what is the smaller ratio?
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Question 230593: If the measure of two complementary angles are in the ratio 4:1 what is the smaller ratio?
Answer by rapaljer(4671) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let x=smaller angle
4x= larger angle
x+4x=90
5x=90
x=18 degrees
4x=4*18=72 degrees
Check: 18+72=90
Dr. Robert J. Rapalje, Retired
Seminole State College of Florida
Altamonte Springs Campus
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