To find which ratio is higher, we can first convert the ratios into fractions (that makes it easier, at least for me) and then simplify the fractions and see which one is greater.
Since ratios are basically division, 15:20 = 
, and
12:16 = 
Now we simplify these fractions. 15 and 20 have a GCF of 5, so taking out the common number gives us the simplified fraction of 
.
12 and 16 have a GCF of 4, so taking out the common number gives us the simplified fraction of . Since = , these ratios are the same.
Call x and y those angles. If they are complementary, then their sum equals 90°:
x + y = 90°
y = 90° - x
The ratio of them is 5 to 1. So,
x/y = 5/1
x/(90° - x) = 5/1
x = 5 * (90° - x)
x = 450° - 5x
x + 5x = 450°
6x = 450°
x = 450°/6
x = 75°
The measure of the other angle is
y = 90° - 75°
y = 15°
The angles are 75° and 15°.
I hope it helps. =)
7- 5n=6+6(n+2)
7- 5n=6+6n+12
7 -5n=18+6n
5n-6n=18-7
-11n=11
n=-1
You would get $15 in total because 5x3=15.
