Question

The ratio of the base to the leg of an Isosceles triangle is 27. If the perimeter of the triangle is 304 feet, find the length of the base.

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

There is no possible way for a base of a triangle to be 27 times bigger than one of the equal legs.      It's like asking a T-Rex for a round of applause...not gonna happen.

Even a ratio of 2.7 is not going to work. 0.27 might work, though. Let's assume the ratio is 0.27

x + x + 0.27x = 304

2.27x = 304

x = 133.92070...

so base is

0.27(133.92070...) = 36.15859030...ft or about 36 ft 1.90 inches.