Question

A triangle has sides in the ratio 4:3:5. the perimeter of the triangle is 60cm. what length of the shortest side?

Answer 1

Answer:

15cm

Step-by-step explanation:

4+3+5=12

60/12=5

4*5=20

3*5=15

5*5=25

20cm:15cm:25cm

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Answer 2

Answer:

Length of the shortest side = 15cm

Step-by-step explanation:

Sum of the ratio = 12

$First \ side = \frac{4}{12} \times 60 = 20cm\\\\Second \ side = \frac{3}{12} \times 60 = 15 cm\\\\Third \ side = \frac{5}{12} \times 60 = 25cm$