Question

In figure if x: y equals to 1 : 4 find the values of X and Y respectively.

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

x+y=180

let ratio be a

x=a

y=4a

a+4a=180

5a=180

a=36=x

y=4×36=144

Answer 2

Answer:

X=36

y=144

Step-by-step explanation:

X/Y=1/4

cross multiply

4x=y

x+y=180 from figure

X+4x=180

5x=180

X=36

y=180-36

y=144