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3 November, 11:48

The sides of a triangle are in the ratio 5 : 12 : 13. What is the length of each side of the triangle if the perimeter of the triangle is 15 inches?

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  1. 3 November, 12:10
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    2.5, 6 and 6.5 inches.

    Step-by-step explanation:

    5 + 12 + 13 = 30

    So the shortest side = 5/30 * 15 = 1/6 * 15

    = 2.5 inches.

    The longest = 13 / 30 * 15 = 13/2

    = 6.5 inches,

    and the third = 12/30 * 15

    = 6 inches.
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