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.

Answer 1

2x + 3x + 4x = 72
9x = 72
x = 72/9
x = 8

2x = 2(8) = 16
3x = 3(8) = 24
4x = 4(8) = 32

16 + 24 + 32 = 72

Answer 2

one side measures 16. another side measures 24. the third side measures 32