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The ratio of the measures of two complementary angles is 7:8. What is the measure of the smaller angle

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Answer: 42°

Explanation:

Complimentary angles are angles sum up to make 90°

From the ratio given 7:8,

Add the ratios together and find the smaller angle as follows

7 + 8 = 15

Therefore,

⁷/₁₅ x 90 = 42°

The smaller angle is 42°

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