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 shortest side.

Answer 1

maybe solve
\[2a+3a+4a=27\] and get
\[9a=27\] so
\[a=3\] and then the sides are
\[6,9,12\]

Answer 2

Thanks!