The sides of a triangle are in the ratio 3:4:5. If the perimeter of the triangle is36 cm, find the length of the three sides of the triangle. About the author Melanie
Step-by-step explanation: A.T.Q(According to the question) 3:4:5=36 cm (let 3:4:5 be 3x,4x,5x) 3x+4x+5x=36 cm 12x=36 cm x=36/12 x=3 3x=3(3)=9 4x=4(3)=12 5x=5(3)=15 Verification Perimeter of triangle=side 1+side 2+side 3 Perimeter of triangle=9+12+15 Perimeter of triangle=36 cm Verified Reply
Step-by-step explanation:
A.T.Q(According to the question)
3:4:5=36 cm (let 3:4:5 be 3x,4x,5x)
3x+4x+5x=36 cm
12x=36 cm
x=36/12
x=3
3x=3(3)=9
4x=4(3)=12
5x=5(3)=15
Verification
Perimeter of triangle=side 1+side 2+side 3
Perimeter of triangle=9+12+15
Perimeter of triangle=36 cm
Verified