Question

If the two acute angles of a right triangle are in the ratio 8:7 , find the angles.

Answer 1

let the angels be 8x and 7x

then, 8x+7x=90

15x=90

x=90/15

x=6

hence, 8x=8*6=48 and 7x=7*6=42

so, the angels be 48 and 42