SOLUTION: The perimeter of a triangle is 45 feet. The ratio of the width to the length is 2:3:4. Find the measure of each side.

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Question 711699: The perimeter of a triangle is 45 feet. The ratio of the width to the length is 2:3:4. Find the measure of each side.
Answer by checkley79(3341)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2+3+4=9 IS THE DIVIDER FOR THE RATIOS.
45/9=5 IS THE MULTIPLIER FOR THE RATIOS.
2*5=10
3*5=15
4*5=20
PROOF:
10+15+20=45
45=45

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