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 757798: 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 knighty2002uk(39) About Me  (Show Source):
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1+3+5 = 9
72/9 = 8
1*8=8
3*8=24
5*8=40
verify 40+24+8=72