Question

the sides of a triangle are in the ratio 9 ratio 12 ratio 18.the longest side meausers 72 cm.what are lengths of other sides

Answer 1

Solution:

Given:The sides of a triangle are in ratio 9:12:18.The longest side measures 72 cm.
let the ratio be in terms of x,.

9x : 12x : 18x  here,

18x=72
    x=4..(i)
9x=9(4)=36cm
12x=12(4)=48cm,..


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