SOLUTION: The ratio of an angle with its complement is 5/7. Find measure of the angle

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Question 332505: The ratio of an angle with its complement is 5/7. Find measure of the angle
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Let the angle be S degree; its complement is (90 - S)degree
Given, S/(90 - S) = 5/7
=> 7S = 450 - 5S
=> 12S = 450
=> S = 450/12 = 75/2 degree