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The length of a side of a triangle is in the extended ratio of 3:5:7. The perimeter of the triangle is 120cm. What are the lengths of the sides?

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Answer:

56cm

Explanation:

Ratio = 3 : 5 : 7

Perimeter = 120 cm

Process

# of parts = 3 + 5 +7 = 15

Divide 120 by 15 = 120 / 15

Number of parts = 8

First side = 3 x 8 = 24 cm

Second side = 5 x 8 = 40 cm

Third side = 7 x 8 = 56 cm

Perimeter = 24 + 40 + 56 = 120 cm

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