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10 January, 19:28

The lengths of the sides of a triangle are in the extended ratio 1 : 2 : 5. the perimeter of the triangle is 32 ft. the length of the longest side is:

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  1. 10 January, 19:51
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    The sides of the triangle are x, 2x and 5x

    x + 2x + 5x = 32

    8x = 32

    x = 32/8

    x = 4

    longest side = 5x = 5*4 = 20 ft
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