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Question
If two complementary angles are in the ratio 1 : 5, find them.
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Solution
Two complementary angles are in the ratio = 1 : 5
Let these angles be x and 5x
∴ x + 5x = 90°
⇒ 6x = 90°
⇒ x = `(90°)/6` = 15°
∴ Angles will be 15° and 15°× 5 = 75°
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