Question

the sides of triangle are in the ratio 2: 3: 5. if its perimeter is 100 cm, the length of its smallest side is​

Answer 1

Answer: MUTIPLY RATIO BY X

2X+3X+5X=100

10X=100

X=10

SMALLEST SIDE IS 20CM

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

The smallest side is 20 cm.

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the value of the ratio be x,

Total Parts = 2 + 3 + 5 = 10

We know that the smallest number in the ratio is 2,

2x/10 * 100

x = 20 cm

Hence, The smallest side is 20 cm.