SOLUTION: Two complementary angles are in the ratio of 1:4. Find the meaure of the smaller angle.

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Question 196512: Two complementary angles are in the ratio of 1:4. Find the meaure of the smaller angle.
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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x+4x=90
5x=90
x=90/5
x=18 degrees for the smaller angle.
4*18=72 degrees for the larger angle.
Proof:
18+72=90
90=90