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Two complimentary angles are in the ratio 4:5 . find the angle

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40 degrees and 50 degrees because it will change by the ratio
User Pim Reijersen
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Answer:

40° and 50°

Explanation:

Sum the parts of the ratio, 4 + 5 = 9 parts

Complementary angle sum to 90°

Divide 90° by 9 to find the value of one part of the ratio

90 ÷ 9 = 10° ← value of 1 part, thus

4 parts = 4 × 10° = 40°

5 parts = 5 × 10° = 50°

The angles are 40° and 50°

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