SOLUTION: The three sides of a figure are in the ratio 1 : 3 : 5. The perimeter of the three-sided figure is 72. Find the length of each of the three sides.
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Question 763062: The three sides of a figure are in the ratio 1 : 3 : 5. The perimeter of the three-sided figure is 72. Find the length of each of the three sides.
Answer by Cromlix(4381) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Add ratios together = 9
1/9 of 72 = 8
3/9 of 72 = 24
5/9 of 72 = 40
Total = 72
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