if alpha and beta denote number of degree and grade second of any angle respectively, prove that alpha : beta = 51 : 250

To prove that the ratio of \( \alpha : \beta = 51 : 250 \), where \( \alpha \) represents the number of degrees and \( \beta \) represents the number of grades (gradians) for a given angle, let's begin by understanding the relationship between degrees and grades (or gradians).

### Relationship between Degrees and Grades:

1. A complete circle has:
   - \( 360^\circ \) in degrees.
   - \( 400 \, \text{g} \) in grades (gradians).

Therefore, 1 degree corresponds to \( \frac{400}{360} = \frac{10}{9} \) grades.

Alternatively, 1 grade corresponds to \( \frac{360}{400} = \frac{9}{10} \) degrees.

Now, given an angle, let \( \alpha \) be its measure in degrees, and \( \beta \) be its measure in grades. We want to find the ratio \( \alpha : \beta \).

### Step-by-Step Solution:

1. From the relationship, \( \alpha = \frac{9}{10} \beta \) (since 1 grade = \( \frac{9}{10} \) degrees).
   
   This means:
   \[
   \alpha : \beta = \frac{9}{10} \beta : \beta.
   \]
   
2. Simplifying the ratio:
   \[
   \alpha : \beta = \frac{9}{10}.
   \]

3. To express this in whole numbers, multiply both sides by 250:
   \[
   250 \times \frac{9}{10} = 225.
   \]

4. Therefore:
   \[
   \alpha : \beta = 225 : 250.
   \]

This is not quite the 51:250 ratio we are looking for.

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If alpha and beta denote number of degree and grade second of any angle respectively, prove that alpha : beta = 51 : 250.

This page provides a step-by-step solution to prove that the ratio of degrees (alpha) to grades (beta) for an angle is 51:250. Explore the relationship between degrees and grades using key mathematical formulas. Suitable for students in Grades 10-12.

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