In a triangle, the ratio of the measures of the sides is 2:3:4 and the perimeter is 72. Find the measures of the sides of the triangle.

A. 16,24,32
B. 18,27,27
C. 14,21,28
D. 20,22,30

Question

In a triangle, the ratio of the measures of the sides is 2:3:4 and the perimeter is 72. Find the measures of the sides of the triangle.

A. 16,24,32
B. 18,27,27
C. 14,21,28
D. 20,22,30

anonymous · Answer

2*x+3*x+4*x=72

9x=72

x=8

sides are of length: 2*8, 3*8, 4*8
so: 16, 24, 32

A is the correct answer

anonymous · Answer

you are like the third person to ask this question...

anonymous · Answer

thanks! thats odd that im the third person.