The sides of a triangle are in the ratio 3:4:5. What is the length of each side if the perimeter of the triangle is 30 cm
One way:
3x + 4x + 5 x = 30
12 x = 30
Divide by 12
x = 2.5
3x = 7.5 (2.5x3)
4x = 10 (2.5x4)
5x = 12.5 (2.5x5)
7.5cm + 10cm +12.5cm = 30cm There are your three sides.