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In a triangle the ratio of two sides is 3 : 1. If the sum of the two

sides is 60 units, then the length of the smaller side is

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20. you have to divide by 3 due to the ratio
User Jay Wang
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Answer:

20

Explanation:

3:1 means that the one side is 1/3 of the two added together.

60/3=20

User Marco Bonelli
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