Question

An equilateral triangle and a square have the same perimeter of 12 inches. what is the ratio of the side length of the triangle to the side length of the square? express your answer as a common fraction.

Answer 1

1) Perimeter of the equilateral triangle: 12
Length of one side of the triangle = 12/3 = 4

2) Perimeter of the square: 12
Length of one side of the square = 12/4 = 3

Ratio of Triangle side to the square side = 4/3