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Given that the complementary angle is <math>\frac{1}{4}</math> of the supplementary angle. Subtracting the complementary angle from the supplementary angle, we have <math>90^{\circ}</math> as <math>\frac{3}{4}</math> of the supplementary angle. | Given that the complementary angle is <math>\frac{1}{4}</math> of the supplementary angle. Subtracting the complementary angle from the supplementary angle, we have <math>90^{\circ}</math> as <math>\frac{3}{4}</math> of the supplementary angle. | ||
| − | Thus the degree measure of the supplementary angle is <math>120^{\circ}</math>, and the degree measure of the desired angle is <math>180^{\circ} - 120^{\circ} = 60^{\circ}</math>. | + | Thus the degree measure of the supplementary angle is <math>120^{\circ}</math>, and the degree measure of the desired angle is <math>180^{\circ} - 120^{\circ} = 60^{\circ}</math>. <math>\mathrm {(B)}</math> |
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Revision as of 19:40, 1 July 2019
Problem
Find the degree measure of an angle whose complement is 25% of its supplement.
Solution
Solution 1
We can create an equation for the question, 
After simplifying, we get 
Solution 2
Given that the complementary angle is 
of the supplementary angle. Subtracting the complementary angle from the supplementary angle, we have 
as 
of the supplementary angle.
Thus the degree measure of the supplementary angle is 
, and the degree measure of the desired angle is 
. 
See Also
| 2002 AMC 12A (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | |
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