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Two complementary angles (in degrees) are consecutive even numbers. Find the larger angle (in degrees).

Class 9Pairs of AnglesGeometry — Lines and Angles

A92
B41
C46
D51

Step-by-Step Solution

Let the angles be

x

and

x + 2. x + (x + 2) = 90, 2 x = 88, x = 44

. The larger angle = 44 + 2 = 46°.

Answer: C) 46

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