SOLUTION: The measurements of two complementary angles are in a ratio of 8:7. Find the measure of the smaller angle

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Question 498464: The measurements of two complementary angles are in a ratio of 8:7. Find the measure of the smaller angle
Answer by cleomenius(959) About Me  (Show Source):
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90/15 = 6
7*6 = 42 degrees
8*6 = 48 degrees.
48 + 42 = 90 degrees.
This does check.