SOLUTION: Analyze the diagram below and complete the instructions that follow. 2004-02-04-06-00_files/i0250001.jpg In the figure, 2004-02-04-06-00_files/i0250000.jpg. If the ratio of t

Algebra ->  Rectangles -> SOLUTION: Analyze the diagram below and complete the instructions that follow. 2004-02-04-06-00_files/i0250001.jpg In the figure, 2004-02-04-06-00_files/i0250000.jpg. If the ratio of t      Log On


   

Question 915921: Analyze the diagram below and complete the instructions that follow.
2004-02-04-06-00_files/i0250001.jpg
In the figure, 2004-02-04-06-00_files/i0250000.jpg. If the ratio of the perimeter of to that of is 3:2 and the sum of the perimeters of the two triangles is 110, find the perimeter of each triangle.
A.
perimeter of = 66
perimeter of = 44
B.
perimeter of = 73
perimeter of = 37
C.
perimeter of = 37
perimeter of = 73
D.
perimeter of = 44
perimeter of = 66
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

P1%2FP2+=+%283%2F2%29+=+P1%2F%28110+-+P2%29 the sum of the perimeters of the tw triangles is 110

| Cross Multiplying gives us:

3(110-P1) = 2P1

330 = 5P1 

 66 = P1  and 44 = P2 110-66

And...checking

66/44 = 3/2