Small paper clips cost $1.20 per package of 150. the ratio of the number of large paper clips needed to fill the allotted space is 9.5. compare the total cost of the small paper clips to the large paper clips

1. ∠1 is complementary to ∠2 and ∠3 is complementary to ∠2. subtraction property of equality 2. m∠1 + m∠2 = 90 and m∠3 + m∠2 = 90 substitution 3. m∠1 + m∠2 = m∠3 + m∠2 definition of complementary 4. m∠1 = m∠3 given