XYZ is a triangle with side lengths in the ratio 2 : 3 : 4. The perimeter of XYZ is 27 yards. Find the length of the longest side.

A. 12 yards
B. 3 yards
C. 6 yards
D. 9 yards

Question

XYZ is a triangle with side lengths in the ratio 2 : 3 : 4. The perimeter of XYZ is 27 yards. Find the length of the longest side.

A. 12 yards
B. 3 yards
C. 6 yards
D. 9 yards

anonymous · Answer

yes !

anonymous · Answer

2x+3x+4x=27
           9x=27
             x=27/9
             x=3
the longest side is 
3*2=6
the answer is C
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anonymous · Answer

So when you get 3 , why do you multiply it by 2 ?

anonymous · Answer

in the ratio 2 : 3 : 4.
2 is longest side ,than multiply it by 2

anonymous · Answer

Ohh ok thanks ! : )