The measure of two complementary angles are in the ratio 1
The measure of two complementary angles are in the ratio 1 : 5. What are the degree measures of the two angles?
A.
15° and 75°
B.
36° and 144°
C.
18° and 72°
D.
30° and 150°
Solution
Sum of two complementary angles =90
Given that they are in the ratio 1:5
Therefore let they are x and 5x
Therefore by property x + 5x = 90
6x =90
x = 15
then 5x = 75
Therefore angles are 15 and 75
Answers : A
