SOLUTION: I have a triangle with the ratio 2:3:4, if the perimeter is 72 cm, what is the length of the longest side A.) 9 B.) 16 C.) 24 D.) 32

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Question 471041: I have a triangle with the ratio 2:3:4, if the perimeter is 72 cm, what is the length of the longest side A.) 9
B.) 16
C.) 24
D.) 32
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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2x+3x+4x=72
9x=72
x=8
2x=16
3x=24
4x=32 (D)