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If two supplementary angles are in the ratio 2:7, then determine the angles.


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a

35,145

b

70,110

c

40,140

d

50,130  

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

Given, ratio is 2:7.
The sum of supplementary angles is 180.
Let the angles be 2x and 7x.
We know that the sum of the supplementary angles is 180,
2x+7x=180  9x=180
 x=20
2x=2(20)=40
7x=7(20)=140 Hence the angles are 40, 140. Hence, the correct option is 3.
 
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If two supplementary angles are in the ratio 2:7, then determine the angles.