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A pair of complementary angles are in the ratio 2:3 find them

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Answer:

36° and 54°

Explanation:

complementary angles sum to 90°

the ratio of the angles = 2 : 3 = 2x : 3x ( x is a multiplier ) , then

2x + 3x = 90

5x = 90 ( divide both sides by 5 )

x = 18

then

2x = 2 × 18 = 36°

3x = 3 × 18 = 54°

the 2 angles are 36° and 54°

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