alleryStart learning →Two angles form a linear pair and are in the ratio 2 : 3. What is the larger angle?
A120°
B90°
C72°
D108°
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. 108°
A linear pair adds to 180°, so each part is 180° divided by 5, which is 36°. The larger angle is 3 times 36°, which is 108°.
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