SOLUTION: The lengths of the side of a triangle are in ratio 3 to 5 to 6. If the perimeter of the triangle is 70, what is the length of the longest side?
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Question 627829: The lengths of the side of a triangle are in ratio 3 to 5 to 6. If the perimeter of the triangle is 70, what is the length of the longest side? Answer by reviewermath(535) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! 3k + 5k + 6k = 70
14k = 70
k=5
The sides of the triangles are:
3(5) = 15
5(5) = 25 and
6(5) = 30
Answer: The longest side is 30.
