SOLUTION: The sides of a triangle are in the ratio of 1/2 : 1/3 : 1/4. If its perimeter is 52 cm, the length of
the smallest side is :
(A) 9 cm (B) 10 cm (C) 11 cm (D) 12 cm
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Question 455483: The sides of a triangle are in the ratio of 1/2 : 1/3 : 1/4. If its perimeter is 52 cm, the length of
the smallest side is :
(A) 9 cm (B) 10 cm (C) 11 cm (D) 12 cm
Answer by edjones(8007) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x/2 + x/3 + x/4 = 52
6x+4x+3x=624
13x=624
x=48
x/4=12 cm smallest side
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Ed
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