The complement of an angle is one-fourth the angle. Find the angle
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
Let the angle = x°
Its complementary angle = (90 − x)°
90 − x = x/4
360 − 4x = x
5x = 360
x = 72°
SSC Selection Post - Graduation Level - 31st July 2025 - Shift 3 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q43
The complement of an angle is one-fourth the angle. Find the angle
Correct answer: A
Explanation
Let the angle = x°
Its complementary angle = (90 − x)°
90 − x = x/4
360 − 4x = x
5x = 360
x = 72°