SOLUTION: An isosceles triangle two sides of length 28 cm and a base of 35 cm . the base of a similar triangle is 15 cm. find the perimeter of the smaller triangle ?

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Question 328007: An isosceles triangle two sides of length 28 cm and a base of 35 cm . the base of a similar triangle is 15 cm. find the perimeter of the smaller triangle ?
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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The sides are in ratio of 15/25 from the bases.
S%2F%2828%29=15%2F25
S=16.8
P=16.8%2B16.8%2B15
P=48.6 cm