Question 1:
When using a ratio that is comparing two parts of one whole thing, I like to use this approach.
The ratio is 11:25
Add 11 and 25.
You get 36.
Now, just divide that from 180 (the total number of degrees in a straight line)
180/36 = 5
Multiply that with 25. (the ∠ZXY part of the ratio)
5 * 25 = 125.
Thus, angle ZXY is 125 degrees.
Question 2:
Let x be a variable.
The length is 5x and the width is 4x (using the ratio and assuming the length is larger than the width).
We know that 5x multiplied with 4x is 500.
[tex]5x(4x)[/tex]
[tex]=20x^2[/tex]
Now, we have an equation
[tex]20x^2=500[/tex]
Divide both sides by 20
[tex]x^2=25[/tex]
Now, take the positive square root.
[tex]x=5[/tex]
Now, multiply that by 5 (the length part of the ratio).
5*5 = 25.
That's your answer.
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