Question

the perimeter of an isosceles triangle is 52 cm . the ratio of the equal side to its base is 6:1 find the area of the triangle

Answer 1

perimeter =52cm.

let the side be 6x,6x and x.

So,6x+6x+x=52

13x=52

x=4

side=24,24,4

4=base

area=1/2*4*24

area=48cm^2