SOLUTION: The sides of a triangle are in the ratio of 2:4:5. If the perimeter of the triangle is 88 meters, determine the length of the each side.

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Question 481519: The sides of a triangle are in the ratio of 2:4:5. If the perimeter of the triangle is 88 meters, determine the length of the each side.
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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2+4+5 = 11
88/11 = 8
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2*8 = 16
4*8 = 32
5*8 = 40